5 studs the Panthers should monitor from Senior Bowl practice Day 2
By Dean Jones
Who were the NFL Draft prospects that stood out during Day 2 of 2022 Senior Bowl practice for the Carolina Panthers to monitor?
The action was frantic in Mobile, Alabama for the second day of 2022 Senior Bowl practice. The Carolina Panthers and others across the league have strong representation at the event, which is always one of the key dates in the draft evaluation calendar considering the talent that’s on display annually.
Overall, the Panthers got a lot from their draft picks last time around. But some have to make considerable adjustments in the coming weeks in order to make a bigger impression when competitive action begins once again.
With no Day 2 pick as yet, Carolina needs to get creative with general manager Scott Fitterer at the helm. The former Seattle Seahawks front office figure has a real eye for mid-to-late round selections who can contribute, which is exactly what the Panthers need from one of the most important offseasons in recent memory.
Without further ado, here are five studs that the Panthers should bookmark from Senior Bowl practice Day 2 on Wednesday.
Prospects the Carolina Panthers should monitor after Senior Bowl practice Day 2
Stud No. 1
Arnold Ebiketie – DE/OLB (Penn State)
Although the Carolina Panthers probably won’t address the edge defender spot early in the 2022 NFL Draft, if Haason Reddick and Marquis Haynes depart in free agency it might become a different story. One player who has done his stock no harm whatsoever during the first two days of Senior Bowl practice is Arnold Ebiketie, a ferocious physical specimen who comes into the evaluation process after a sensational 2021 season with Penn State.
Ebiketie’s explosiveness and power at the point of attack is a sight to behold. Something that has taken the eye in no uncertain terms with multiple media figures in attendance.
Teams are always looking for the next great pass-rusher to bolster their ranks. Ebiketie certainly fits that mold and could be a low-end first-round selection when it’s all said and done.