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Panthers NFL Draft targets: Wide receiver

By Brandon Scott

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a reception for a touchdown in the first quarter of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a reception for a touchdown in the first quarter of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 28: Byron Pringle #9 of the Kansas State Wildcats catches a pass for a 79 yard touchdown as he beats Nick Harvey #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies and Larry Pryor #11 during the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl on December 28, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Byron Pringle – Kansas State (6-foot-1, 205 pounds)

Projected Round: 5-7

A common thread for these receivers is their ability to also return kicks or punts and Byron Pringle is no different. While Carolina may have a legitimate return threat already on the roster, their inability to remain healthy last season leaves the position in doubt moving forward.

Pringle doesn’t have stats that jump off the page but he did average almost 25-yards a reception and the Panthers desperately need someone who can stretch the field. Pringle could be an interesting addition late in the draft.

"In 2017, Pringle averaged a sparkling 24.1 yards per reception. He totaled 724 yards and six touchdowns on 30 receptions on the year. Pringle also averaged 26 yards per kick return with a touchdown. In 2016, he averaged 29 yards per kick return and one score. Pringle went the junior college route after some off-the-field issues and will enter the NFL older than most rookies, as he is already 24."

*Analysis via Charlie Campbell at WalterFootball.com

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