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Panthers Sign Second-Round DT Lee Hunter, Completing 2026 Draft Class

The deal adds size to a front seeking better run defense.

Overview

  • The Panthers finalized their rookie group after defensive tackle Lee Hunter signed a four-year contract.
  • Carolina moved up two spots to No. 49 in a trade with the Vikings to draft the 6-foot-3, 318-pound lineman.
  • The contract is valued at about $10.07 million under the rookie wage scale, according to Pro Football Rumors.
  • Hunter was a first-team All-Big 12 pick at Texas Tech last season with 41 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks.
  • With the paperwork done, he can join offseason workouts and compete for snaps on a line led by Derrick Brown.