Panthers Draft Will Lee for Secondary Depth

0:00On April 25, Carolina Panthers just snag cornerback will lead the third with the 129th pick in the 2026 NFL draft. This dude's got solid ball skills, racking up 28 past deflections over the past three seasons, plus 12 starts last year and 13, the year before. He's stepping in as a backup behind starters JC Horn and Mike Jackson, perfectly matching the big lengthy frame that defensive coordinator Edgero. Evro loves on his squad. Fans are buzzing about his upside, especially how he handles press man coverage and explodes down field on those short passes. It's like adding a long armed disruptor who can shatter receivers all day. That said, he's got some rough edges, picked up six holding and pass interference penalties in 2025 and his play strength needs work to hold up against bigger threats. Overall, Lee brings depth to a secondary that's building momentum, giving the Panthers flexibility as they grind through the offseason and eye that playoff push. NFL news today, power by

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