From being considered a sleeper candidate before his rookie campaign to a breakout candidate after it, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. has yet to match the hype he’s garnered. But Tuesday seemed like the next step in getting there.
The third-year pass catcher turned some heads during the opening installment of mandatory minicamp this afternoon. Here are just a few of the observations from a number of reporters who attended the practice session:
Bryce Young with a deep completion to Terrace Marshall in 7-on-7s.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) June 13, 2023
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— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) June 13, 2023
TMJ looking like he has built-in Stickum out here.
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) June 13, 2023
Terrace Marshall Jr. is starting to make ridiculous catches look routine.pic.twitter.com/230Ufvro8i
— Michael Rimmer (@avl_mike) June 13, 2023
He was also a topic of conversation for new teammate Adam Thielen, who told reporters how impressed he’s been with the freshly-turned 23-year-old.
“He’s a guy who comes to work every single day,” the 10-year veteran said. “He’s doing the little things, he’s doing the extra stuff. He really is motivated to be the best football player he can possibly be, and really the best teammate he can possibly be. He’s welcomed me in from Day 1, even before I got here, and has been a great teammate. So, I appreciate that and I thank him for that. And you can tell that he’s a mature football player and has a bright future.”
A second-round pick in the 2021 draft, Marshall Jr. has always had at least a solid set of expectations cast on him. But his body of work on the field, which has yielded just 628 yards and a touchdown over 27 outings, hasn’t exactly met those hopes.
Nonetheless, 2023 will, perhaps, be his best shot at becoming the best football player he can possibly be.
