Panthers Snag Brazzell in Third Round

0:00On April 25th, Carolina Panthers just snagged former Tennessee volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazil in the third round, pick number 83. Overall, of the 2026 NFL draft, the six foot five playmakers spent his last two seasons lighting it up with the balls after starting out at Tulane. Last season alone, he hauled in 62 passes for 2017 yards and nine touchdowns. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he blazed a 4.37 in the 40 yard dash, showing he's got that deep threat speed defences hate. Folks wondered why a talent like him slid to the third round. Part of it ties to Tennessee's offense under coach Josh Hupel, which hasn't sent many receivers to the pros. Plus, there were whispers about maturity, though nothing solid backs that up. Panthers head coach Dave Canalis couldn't hide his excitement, calling Brazil one of his top draft crushes. He raved about the guy's film from Tulane in Tennessee, highlighting his full route tree, body control, and ability to stretch fields vertically.

1:02They weren't expecting him to drop that far, so this feels like a steal for their receiver room. Panthers fans, get ready, Brazil looks prime to make an instant impact.