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Panthers Follow Nondescript Draft With Undrafted Free Agent Splash

After what many will likely consider a yawn-inducing three-day draft, the Carolina Panthers had a highly successful Saturday night.

They signed seven undrafted free agents, including two of the biggest names out there.

 


S Jeremy Cash

Duke, 6-0, 212

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--Listed as a LB on Panthers' roster

--Ranked as the top undrafted free agent by CBS Sports and Pro Football Focus

--Totaled more than 100 tackles in each of his past three seasons at Duke, but many teams may not have seen him as much more than a box safety

 


WR Keyarris Garrett

Tulsa, 6-4, 220

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--Ranked as the No. 2 undrafted free agent by Pro Football Focus

--Led nation with 1,588 receiving yards as a senior

--Was pegged by many as a mid-round pick, but an injury history and lack of seasoning may have caused his fall


RB Devon Johnson

Marshall, 6-0, 238

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--Nicknamed "Rockhead" for his bruising style as a runner and blocker

--Converted TE rushed for 1,767 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior

--Back injury limited him to seven games, 593 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 2015


TE Jake McGee

Florida, 6-5, 250

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--After transferring from Virginia to Florida, broke his leg in the 2014 season opener

--Has great hands that helped him grab 41 receptions for 381 yards and four touchdowns in 2015

 


LB Jared Norris

Utah, 6-1, 241

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--Is the Panthers' second UDFA from Utah in as many years (LB Brian Blechen)

--Followed monster junior season with injury-filled 2015 

 


WR Jenson Stoshak

Florida Atlantic, 6-1, 195

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--Former walk-on earned scholarship as a sophomore

--Had 132 receptions for 1,885 yards in his college career, but scored just six touchdowns

--Once did this:


FB Andrew Bonnet

North Dakota State, 6-3, 245

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--Was a FB/TE for the Bison and the draft's No. 2 pick, QB Carson Wentz

--In his four seasons, totaled 56 receptions for 574 yards and 8 touchdowns in the passing game. 

--Rushed just eight times for 38 yards. 

--Will be a fan favorite this spring and summer if he still has this look

 

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4 thoughts on “Panthers Follow Nondescript Draft With Undrafted Free Agent Splash”

  1. Wow, I am excited about this draft paired these UDFA signings. Cash and the two WRs are most impressive. Garrett was called the next Calvin Johnson and the most underrated NFL prospect.

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