Thousands of high school players in the Charlotte area every year think some version of this thought: Wouldn’t it be awesome to one day play for the Carolina Panthers?
The odds against this happening are fairly astronomical. But new Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell appears to have beaten them, as the 26-year-old Charlotte Latin graduate is slated to suit up for the Panthers in 2018.
“It’s very cool,” Cockrell said of playing for his hometown NFL squad. “Familiar team, familiar city, great organization. And Super Bowl aspirations, too — that’s always a plus.”
Cockrell might be the answer to this question: Who is going to be the second starting outside cornerback alongside James Bradberry?