Even though Christmas has wrapped up, Xavier Legette is still in the festive spirit. However, his teammates might not be too thrilled about his latest gift — a generous serving of raccoon meat!
The wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers brought plenty of this unusual dish to share with his teammates the day after devouring it for his Christmas dinner. He had enough left over to even offer some to the media present!
Bell peppers and onions are too exotic for picky eater Xavier Legette – but he did bring some raccoon for folks to try. #Panthers pic.twitter.com/w67o9Ej6Gh
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) December 26, 2024
Many were caught off guard by the appearance of the unconventional dish, which bore more resemblance to ground turkey or pulled pork than anything else!
However, those brave enough to try it claimed they actually enjoyed the unique flavor!
Xavier Legette: “It ain’t gamey, it’s just GOOD.” #Panthers pic.twitter.com/XCxJw8Piq3
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) December 26, 2024
With a huge grin, Legette watched as curious teammates gathered around his locker to get a taste, proudly declaring, “It ain’t gamey, it’s just good!”
This 23-year-old South Carolina native has been singing the praises of raccoon meat ever since he introduced it to his Thanksgiving meal earlier this month.
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As more adventurous souls give raccoon a shot following Legette’s quirky reveal, it’s clear that both he and at least one celebrity chef are thrilled about the unexpected culinary trend!