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Jared Barber earns contract with Panthers

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Now, the Mocksville, N.C. native has a chance to go back home.

Barber, who went undrafted last month, recently signed a professional contract with the Carolina Panthers. Charlotte, where the team plays its home games, is located just 61 miles from his hometown.

Getting the go-ahead from the Panthers, after working out with the team last week, has to be a dream-come-true for the determined linebacker.

“I couldn’t be happier to be back,” Barber said. “Obviously getting the chance to play in the NFL is a blessing by itself, but playing at home definitely makes it much sweeter.