He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected by the Panthers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

He committed to the University of South Carolina to play college football.

[1][2] In his first four years at South Carolina, Legette played in 41 games with 17 starts and had 42 receptions for 423 yards and five touchdowns during that time.

[7] The Carolina Panthers selected Legette in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

[12] He had four receptions for 35 yards in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints.