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.
Excited to officially announce that I've signed a contract with the @Panthers. Ready to contribute to the efforts of heading to Houston!
— Jeremy Cash (@jaycash_16) May 1, 2016
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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
I just needed an opportunity and I got it!!!
— Keyarris Garrett (@Key_Garrett1) May 1, 2016
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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
Congrats to @devon_johnson47 on signing with @Panthers - You have made @HerdFB proud and will continue to do so. Now go #BEHERD
— Mark Gale (@MarkGale3) April 30, 2016
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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
excited to have signed a free agent contract with the @Panthers
— Jake McGee (@JakeOvaTheWorld) April 30, 2016
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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
So excited to be apart of the Panthers organization!!! #Panthernation #keeppounding
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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
Time to get to work... #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/D0tcV1SXn6
— Jenson Stoshak (@J_Stosh88) May 1, 2016
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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:
What does a guy gotta do to get on ESPN? @SportsCenter @SportsNation @ESPNCFB @espn pic.twitter.com/y1mJCereXG
— Jenson Stoshak (@J_Stosh88) May 22, 2015
Congrats to FB/TE Andrew Bonnet, who has been signed by the Carolina Panthers! #ProBison pic.twitter.com/xYzZ2d08Rr
— NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) April 30, 2016
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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