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J.T. Ibe refuses to be defined by viral hit that ended his NFL dream with Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – More than 300 former college football players will convene next week in Indianapolis for the scouting combine in pursuit of their NFL dream.

More than a thousand more will participate in pro days over the next few months, hoping to get a call during the April 28-30 draft or immediately afterwards when teams fill out rosters with undrafted players.

Safety J.T. Ibe was one of the latter a year ago, earning what he considered at the time to be his dream job with the Carolina Panthers.

Then, on Aug.