Carolina Panthers: 4 players who raised their stock during OTAs

May 5, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) catches a pass during practice at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) catches a pass during practice at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 5, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers free safety Dean Marlowe (29) during FanFest at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers free safety Dean Marlowe (29) during FanFest at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Dean Marlowe

The third year safety has dealt with injuries the first two years of his career but now that he is healthy, he is ready to make an impact on this team. As Bryan Strickland of Panthers.com wrote, Marlowe had an interception on the first day of organized team activities and almost a second on Day 2.

Marlowe has an opportunity to play an important role for this defense in 2017. The team appears set at safety with veterans Kurt Coleman and free agent signing Mike Adams however the depth chart after that is unsettled. The Panthers cut Tre Boston earlier this offseason and this could present an opportunity for Marlowe.

Next: Panthers Roster Analysis: Thomas Davis

Marlowe, if he can stay healthy, should quickly move up the depth charts and be the first safety off the bench when the starters need a break.