It came as something of a surprise when the Carolina Panthers did not draft a tight end in the 2020 NFL Draft. The franchise did pick up some players at the position in undrafted free agency. But it is unlikely any incoming college recruits will be able to make an instant impact.
The Panthers have high hopes for Ian Thomas in 2020. They have placed a lot of faith in the player to take a giant leap forward with more time on the field next term and this is reflected in their free-agent moves.