The Panthers announced today they have agreed to terms with 17 college free agents following the end of the 2020 NFL draft, including five linebackers and four offensive linemen.
Here is a review of who’s joining the team, per the official website.
Minnesota RB Rodney Smith
Arkansas State WR Omar Bayless
TCU WR TreVontae Hights
Western Michigan TE Giovanni Ricci
Fresno State TE Cameron Sutton
Baylor OL Sam Tecklenburg
Auburn G Mike Horton
Ohio State OL Branden Bowen
Washington State C Fred Mauigoa
Ole Miss DT Austrian Robinson
Rice DE Myles Adams
Wisconsin LB Chris Orr
Florida LB David Reese
Virginia LB Jordan Mack
Montana Western LB Jason Ferris
Temple LB Sam Franklin
Ole Miss DB Myles Hartfield
It was a little odd that the team passed on taking any linebackers this year given the the all-defense draft class. However, this large group of them should help fill out the depth chart. A couple of them could make the roster.
The same applies for the offensive line – another area of need that went unaddressed during the draft. Horton in particular has a decent chance to make the roster if he can impress at left guard.
The most interesting skill player in this group might be Bayless (6-foot-3, 207 pounds), who put up outstanding numbers last season, totaling 93 catches, 1,653 yards and 17 touchdowns. Carolina is loaded at wide receiver though, so it won’t be easy for him to make the final 53.
