After making a substantial investment to move atop the 2023 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers are leaving no stone unturned . . . well, at least thus far.
According to MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer, the team met extensively with Ohio State University quarterback C.J. Stroud on Tuesday night. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, in an earlier report from this morning, also noted that they’ll have another meeting in Charlotte some time before the draft.
Last night’s meeting came, of course, less than 24 hours off his pro day outing in Columbus this afternoon. Unsurprisingly, the Panthers are rolling deep into the workout with 14 representatives—five more than the next highest group (New York Giants).
Carolina’s contingent will include a who’s who of decision makers. They are as follows:
- Owner David Tepper
- Owner Nicole Tepper
- General manager Scott Fitterer
- Assistant general manager Dan Morgan
- Vice president of football administration Samir Suleiman
- Head coach Frank Reich
- Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown
- Quarterbacks coach Josh McCown
- Senior assistant Jim Caldwell
- Scouting director Cole Spencer
- Scot Joel Patten
Stroud is set to begin his throwing session at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
