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Carolina Panthers: Day 2 prospects to watch at the NFL Combine

By Brandon Scott

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Terry Godwin #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs dives in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Terry Godwin #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs dives in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 17: C.J. Conrad #87 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs after a reception for a 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Commonwealth Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

C.J. Conrad, TE

6-foot-4, 250 pounds

Ian Thomas was almost immediately forced into action after tight end Greg Olsen suffered another foot injury. Hopes are the veteran returns to his 1,000 yard production level in 2019 but the Panthers still have to be planning for his inevitable departure.

Adding another tight end late could assist in this process and the Panthers have already shown interest in Kentucky’s C.J. Conrad. Meeting with Carolina during the East-West Shrine game, Conrad fits a hybrid position similar to Alex Armah but with more pass catching opportunities.

Projected as a late round pick, the Panthers may attempt to land another prospective tight end by selecting Conrad toward the end of the draft.

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