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Panthers Vetting Kyle Pitts Carefully Heading into NFL Draft

Phenom tight-end prospect, Kyle Pitts, had an impressive pro day highlighted by a 4.44/40-yard dash. His speed and size drew goo-goo eyes from around the NFL world, most notably Panthers coach Matt Rhule and former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen. As Olsen was coronating Pitts as the next star tight end, Rhule was scheduling meetings with the Florida prospect.

Imagine if he ran straight off line. ud83dudc40

The top teams all feature the TE. He’s next in line. Special talent https://t.co/GYyH1pFmOA— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) March 31, 2021

Carolina will have a real opportunity to land Pitts at 8, especially if the quarterbacks fly off early like many predict.