Panthers Snag Lee for Secondary Boost

0:00On April 25, Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan, locked in his fourth round pick after some slick maneuvering, grabbing Texas A&M cornerback will Lee. The third at the 129th spot in the 2026 NFL draft up in Pittsburgh, he started day three, strong trading down twice first from number 119 to 124 with the Jaguars, then to one. 129 with the Bears to beef up that secondary with more physicality. Lee balled out in his senior year with 40 tackles and eight passes defended, earning second team all SEC honors in 2024 plus. Four career picks, including one pick, six over two seasons at A&M. As six foot two and 189 pounds, his ESPN's 12 best cornerback and 105th overall prospect, great at jamming, receivers at the line and reading quarterbacks in zone. Though quicker guys can shake him with sharp cuts. This six foot two aggressor slides right into rotational depth behind JC Horn in Mike Jackson, may be battling for slot reps or gunning on special.

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