Panthers Draft Brazzell: Tennessee Legacy Joins Carolina

0:00It's April 25, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News, powered by AI. The NFL Draft rolled on Friday in Pittsburgh with some big moves in the second and third rounds. Carolina Panthers snagged former Tennessee wire receiver Chris Brazil the second at pick number 83 overall. Brazil transferred to the Vols from Tulane ahead of the 2024 season and suited up for two years in Knoxville. Holding six foot five, and tipping the scales at 200 pounds, he brought serious size and speed to the field. Fans and scouts lit up after his monster game against Georgia on September 13, 2025, where he hauled in, 77 yards and three touchdowns on a 72 yard bomb. That effort earned him breakout offensive player of the week honors at the East West Shrine Bowl. Before Tennessee, he balled out at Tulane over 15 games, posting 45 catches for 722 yards and five scores. Now with the Panthers, he's joining a Tennessee legacy of 393 all-time draft picks,

1:05including 19 undercoach Josh Hubel. As the draft wraps up this weekend, keep an eye on how Brazil fits into Carolina's plans. He's got the tools to make waves early.