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Panthers Training Camp: New players to watch

By Brandon Scott

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of D.J. Moore of Maryland after he was picked #24 overall by the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of D.J. Moore of Maryland after he was picked #24 overall by the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Carolina Panthers running back Elijah Hood
BLACKSBURG, VA – NOVEMBER 21: Running back Elijah Hood #34 of the North Carolina Tar Heels carries the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half on November 21, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

Elijah Hood, RB

The “Carolina Kid” returns to his home state after spending last season with the Oakland Raiders and could run his way into a position. An injury already sustained by veteran running back Fozzy Whittaker creates a potential opening on the 53-man roster and if Elijah Hood performs well in training camp, it could be his.

Hood would provide a nice change up to fellow newcomer C.J. Anderson, who will fill the position vacated by Jonathan Stewart, and second-year back Christian McCaffrey. Although McCaffrey is expected to see an increased workload this season, having a stable of healthy running backs capable of moving the football is something every team desires.

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