NFL Rookie Xavier Legette Shares Thanksgiving Tradition of Eating Raccoon

Carolina Panthers wide receiver revealed on a podcast that his holiday meal included raccoon, a dish he hunts and prepares himself.

Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver, disclosed on the 'St. Brown Podcast' that he ate raccoon for Thanksgiving, a tradition rooted in his South Carolina upbringing.
Legette explained that he hunts, skins, cooks, and eats raccoons, describing the taste as unique and distinct from chicken.
He also mentioned enjoying other unconventional meats, such as squirrel and rabbit, as part of his diet.
The revelation left podcast hosts Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown surprised, with Legette inviting them to his hometown to try these dishes.
Legette, a first-round NFL draft pick, has had a strong rookie season with 432 receiving yards and four touchdowns over 13 games.