Ricky Raines

Joined: Dec 8, 2022

A contributing writer for Cat Crave, Ricky Raines is a Charlotte, North Carolina native and has covered the Carolina Panthers since 2022, following them for more than 25 years. In addition to team coverage, Ricky also has a focus and deep knowledge of draft prospect evaluations. He's been featured as a guest on numerous podcasts and has appeared on Sports Radio WFNZ in Charlotte. Ricky spends his free time with his family, including coaching flag football for his son's team and supporting local small businesses across Charlotte.

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