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Make-A-Wish fan makes bigger impact than Christian McCaffrey's biceps

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey really didn’t want to talk about his beefed-up biceps that have drawn a lot of attention on social media.

“It’s kind of weird all the attention that’s gotten," McCaffrey said with a laugh after Tuesday’s practice. “Do they look bigger to you? You tell me."

But McCaffrey was more than happy to talk about the time spent with 11-year-old Peyton Raper. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he was given the opportunity to practice with his favorite NFL team and player.

“I couldn’t fall asleep last night because I was so ready for this," said Raper, from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.