Calera's Kobe Prentice Signs with Panthers

0:00Calera, Alabama is buzzing about one of their own making it to the pros. Kobe Princess, a wide receiver from Calera High School, just signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undratted free agent right after this year's NFL. Draft. The whole city is throwing a big community celebration for him on Monday, April 27, starting at 6 p.m. in the Calera Courtyard. Princess built his rep early, earning WBRC sideline MVP honors in high school back in 2021 with a monster game against Chelsea. He helped lead back-to-back playoff teams before heading to Alabama as a four-star recruit. Over three seasons with the Crimson Tide, he racked up 86 catches, 1160 yards, and 11 touchdowns. Then he transferred to Baylor for a senior year, where he hit a career high 380 yards and six scores. The mayor calls it a huge honor for Calera, highlighting Princess's talent, discipline, and drive as inspiration for everyone. Folks in town are hyped to show up and support him and his family at the event. This milestone puts Calera on the map

1:05and sets Princess up for that next-level grind in the NFL eyes on him as he chases those dreams. This has been Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Kory with The Story.