Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette sparked viral attention after revealing on the “St. Brown Podcast” that he ate raccoon for Thanksgiving. Speaking with NFL players Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown, Legette detailed his process: hunting, skinning, cooking, and eating the animal.

“Like a raccoon you see in the trash can,” Legette clarified, adding that raccoon has a unique flavor, unlike chicken. He invited the hosts to his hometown of Mullins, South Carolina, to try it, noting he also enjoys squirrel and rabbit.

Legette is no stranger to making food-related headlines. While in Germany for a Panthers training session, he enjoyed traditional sausages but had reservations about local barbecue sauces, calling them a “different twang.”

Despite his unconventional tastes, Legette shines on the field, leading the team in receiving yards and touchdowns. The Panthers are set to host the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday, with kickoff at 1 p.m.