Local Prospects Boost Panthers' Cornerback Depth

0:00The Carolina Panthers could boost their corner back depth with local talent straight from Duke and North Carolina Pro days held this week. Standouts like Duke's Chandler Rivers and North Carolina's Stadia's Dixon impress Scouts and fit right into Carolina's needs, especially at Nickel. Corner where depth is thin despite stars like JC Horn, Rivers, a 5 foot 9, 85 pounder, showed off his speed and ball skills during drills, building on a strong combine numbers. Like a 4.440 yard dash, he racked up solid stats last season with tackles, pass breakups and picks, proving his versatility to play inside or outside with high football. Smarts. Meanwhile, Dixon sat out due to a hamstring tweak, but plans a private workout soon. The 6 foot 1 defender flashed athleticism at the combine and had a breakout year at North Carolina with tackles and pass breakups comfortable in. Various coverages that could suit the Panthers' own scheme. Beyond corners, Duke tackled Brian Parker work center drills as he switches positions for the pros, impressing with his snaps and athleticism after.

1:07Solid combine testing. Pass rushers from both schools like Duke's Vincent Anthony and Wesley Williams also turn heads with quickness in drills. These local prospects give general manager Dan Morgan fresh options in the middle rounds, especially since Carolina has draft the Tar Heels before, but never a blue devil, keeping draft buzz alive as April approaches. Local news, powered by AI, this is Durham News Today.