Corey Thornton is the summer's best story from the Carolina Panthers' standpoint. While all the hype goes to players like quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, everyone loves a good underdog.
Thornton is proving to be exactly that. The cornerback somehow went undrafted, and the Panthers didn't hesitate to bring him into the fold. Based on his seamless transition to a professional environment, it's not hard to see why.
The former Louisville standout has been nothing short of exceptional almost from the moment he got into the building. Thornton has barely put a foot wrong, displaying composure beyond his years while also possessing the football IQ to pick up the defensive scheme quickly.