Panthers Sign 19 Undrafted Free Agents

The Panthers have added the next 19 undrafted free brokers to their rookie class:

• JaTravis Broughton, CB (TCU)
• Ryan Fitzgerald, Ok (Florida State)
• Ethan Garbers, QB (UCLA)
• Jacolby George, WR (Miami)
• Isaac Gifford, S (Nebraska)
• Jared Harrison-Hunte, DE (SMU)
• Jack Henderson, S (Minnesota)
• Kobe Hudson, WR (Central Florida)
• Luke Kandra, OL (Cincinnati)
• Steven Losoya, OL (Vanderbilt)
• Kayron Lynch-Adams, RB (Michigan State)
• Bam Martin-Scott, LB (South Carolina)
• Moose Muhammad III, WR (Texas A&M)
• Tuasivi Nomura, LB (Fresno State)
• Bryce Pierre, TE (UCLA)
• Michael Reid, CB (South Dakota)
• Michael Tarquin, OL (Oklahoma)
• Trevian Thomas, S (Arkansas State)
• Corey Thornton, CB (Louisville)

Fitzgerald was regarded as a possible Day 3 choose after a stellar senior 12 months at Florida State. He transformed all 13 of his subject objective tries with a 100% conversion price that led all FBS kickers with at the very least 12 makes an attempt. Fitzgerald was additionally excellent on his 14 further factors. He’ll compete with Matthew Wright for the Panthers’ kicking job in coaching camp.

Harrison-Hunte went undrafted regardless of a powerful exhibiting on the Mix. He’s an older prospect who will flip 25 by the beginning of his rookie 12 months, however he had only one season of sustained manufacturing at SMU after 5 years at Miami. Nonetheless, he earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2024 with 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks and can push for a roster spot in Carolina as an athletic inside disruptor.

Hudson was a rotational goal at Auburn in 2020 and 2021 earlier than transferring to UCF, the place he emerged as a starter during the last three years. He scored 19 touchdowns throughout 34 begins at UCF, however his lack of elite athleticism and ball abilities will necessitate additional enhancements in route-running within the NFL. Hudson will compete with a number of younger Panthers receivers for a roster spot this summer season.

Kandra began 24 video games at proper guard for Cincinnati over the previous two years with second-team All-American honors in each seasons and a staff captaincy and a first-team All Huge-12 nod in 2024. He’s a powerful, quick blocker with a brawler’s mentality within the trenches, however his lack of flexibility and agility will restrict him within the NFL. His bodily traits and expertise can have him pushing for a roster spot, however he could need to develop middle versatility to see enjoying time early in his profession.

The Panthers have been aggressive in bringing in a few of these rookies who simply slipped out of the draft. Two of the cornerbacks, Thornton and Reid, obtained elevated ensures on their offers to make sure they signal. Thornton’s contract included $150K in guaranteed money, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, whereas Reid’s deal contained $100K. George, the previous Hurricanes receiver, was maybe probably the most sought-after of Carolina’s signees. Tom Pelissero of NFL Community tells us that he obtained $215K in guaranteed money to signal with the Panthers, which is extra in ensures than he would’ve obtained had he received drafted within the sixth spherical.