Brazzell's Dream Come True: Panthers Draft Hometown Hero

0:00On April 25, Carolina Panthers just made a fan's ultimate dream come true by drafting University of Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazell, the second with the 83rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Right after his name got called on Friday night, an old photo popped back up from 2021, showing the young Brazell rocking a Panthers jacket next to his mom. This guy has been all-in since 3rd grade, growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, where he played youth football for the Greenwood Panthers, perfect timing, with Cam Newton lighting it up as quarterback back then. He shouted out legends like Luke Cacheckley, Steve Smith and Josh Norman, plus his favorites Cam and Odell Beckham, all while blue, became his go-to. Color and he stuck with Carolina through thick and thin. At 6 foot 4 with serious speed, Brazell averaged 15.2 yards per catch in college, so he could bring that explosive spark the. Brazell's offense has been craving moving forward. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.