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For the 16th time in South Carolina history, a Gamecock was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. With the 32nd and final overall pick of the first round on Thursday night, Legette was taken by the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers acquired the pick after trading up with the Buffalo Bills. The Mullins, SC native put together one of the greatest single seasons by a South Carolina wide receiver in school history. Compiling 1,255 yards receiving this past year, Legette’s performance put him only behind Gamecock great Alshon Jeffrey’s 2010 season, which saw the future Super Bowl champion fin…

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