Dexter Jackson, a product of Appalachian State, was a second-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008. On August 31, 2009 the Bucs waived Jackson. He has been on Carolina’s practice squad since October 12, 2009.

Jackson ran the manually-timed 40-yard dash 4.27 seconds faster than any receiver in 2008. He could be the team’s answer at getting faster at the receiver position.

Steve Justice, a product of Wake Forest, was drafted in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. In 2009, he played for the New York Sentinels of the United Football League (UFL).

Marcus Walker, a product of Oklahoma University, had been with the Minnesota Vikings as a undrafted free agent. He was waived earlier this past season, and signed to the Carolina’s practice squad on a reserve-future contract.

And there’s room for one Moore on defense. Eric Moore, a product of Florida State, has been in the NFL for five years. He originally signed with the New York Giants in 2005. He’s also played for the New Orleans Saints, and St. Louis Rams.

Moore has tallied 31 tackles and two sacks.

The Carolina Panthers struck a deal to move into the 43rd spot with the Niners to select Everette Brown, DE, Florida State.  It’s unclear what the team gave up.  We’ll try to get the details for you.

From NFL.com:

Overview

The two-year starter emerged as one of the elite pass rushers in the collegiate ranks as a junior. With National Football League teams putting much more emphasis on speedy edge rushers, Brown felt it was the right time to forgo his senior season and applied for the 2009 NFL Draft. With his athletic ability and quickness off the snap, the only question NFL teams have about Brown is where to play him.

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