It's not been perfect for the Carolina Panthers' defense this season. But rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton, the second-round pick out of Texas A&M, has started to flash exactly why general manager Dan Morgan bet big on him.
Over the last two weeks, Scourton has racked up seven pressures, two sacks, and four quarterback hits, starting in place of the injured veteran Patrick Jones II.
On a defense that currently ranks middle of the pack in sacks, the 21-year-old has made his presence felt. And in doing so, he might also be revealing what’s truly holding this defense back.