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2023 College Prospect Visit List

College Prospect Visits, NFL Draft, Prime Cuts with Norris

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Draft season is upon us once again! Carolina has pick nine in the first (for now) and all signs point to a quarterback this year. They’ll likely have to move up into the top three if they want to snag one.  Other needs are defensive end, linebacker, corner, safety and tight end. The Panthers currently have two second round picks and a third, but that could change any time before April 27th. Scott Fitterer has been known to make a lot of draft day trades, so it remains to be seen where Carolina actually picks. Last year, the list of visits were very telling on how Carolina was leaning in the draft. It was reported that the Panthers met with 6+ quarterbacks and 6+ offensive tackles. On day one of the combine this year, Carolina met with six quarterbacks. Let’s get this 2023 show on the road!
**UPDATE** Carolina has traded up to number one! They gave up picks 9, 61, 2024 first, 2025 second and WR DJ Moore. Now the Panthers get their QB and control the draft board. They also need a WR1.

Here is a list of college prospects with whom we’ve met. With help from the  @4ourmanrush crew as well as @DraftMassta (Twitter), we find any and all reported college prospect visits by our Carolina Panthers. We will add more as we get more info. **UPDATE** Top 30 visits are at the bottom of the page. 

**If the name is blue, it means there’s a Draft Network or 4 Man Rush draft profile linked to the player, if available. Click on the link to learn about the players**

QUARTERBACKS

• Bryce Young – Alabama

6’0  195 lbs

• CJ Stroud – Ohio State

6’3  215 lbs

• Anthony Richardson – Florida

6’4  231 lbs

• Will Levis – Kentucky

6’3  222 lbs

• Hendon Hooker – Tennessee

6’4  220 lbs

• Max Duggan – TCU

6’2  201 lbs

RUNNING BACKS

• Zach Charbonnet – UCLA

6’1  220 lbs

• Holton Ahlers – East Carolina

6’3  230 lbs

• Jahleel McLaughlin – Youngstown State

5’7  187 lbs

• Zach Evans – Mississippi State

6’0  215 lbs

WIDE RECEIVERS

• Jacory Rankin – Mississippi Valley State

5’9  181 lbs

• Jalen Hyatt – Tennessee

6’0  175 lbs

• Grant Dubose – Charlotte

6’1  201 lbs

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Ohio State

6’0  198 lbs

TIGHT ENDS

• Daniel Barker – Michigan

6’4  250 lbs

•  Sam LaPorta – Iowa

6’4  249 lbs

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

 


GUARDS

• Anthony Bradford – LSU

6’4  332 lbs

CENTERS

 

DEFENSIVE ENDS

• Andrew Farmer – Lane

6’4  260 lbs

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

• Jalen Carter – Georgia

6’3  310 lbs

LINEBACKERS

• Trenton Simpson – Clemson

6’3  240 lbs

• Dorian Williams – Tulane

6’1  220 lbs

• Drew Sanders – Arkansas

6’5  232 lbs

• Jack Campbell – Iowa

6’5  245 lbs

• Bumper Pool – Arkansas

6’2  232 lbs

CORNERS

• Julius Brents – Kansas State

6’4  204 lbs

• Garrett Williams – Syracuse

6’0  190 lbs

SAFETIES

 

KICKERS

 

PUNTERS

 

TOP 30 VISITS

1. OL Anthony Bradford
2. QB CJ Stroud
3. QB Bryce Young
4. QB Will Levis
5. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
6. RB Zach Evans
7. LB Bumper Pool

Matt Corral 4MR Profile

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Matt Corral (Quarterback #2)

6’2 212 lbs

23 y/o Redshirt Junior University of Mississippi

(Carleigh Holt-The Grove Report)

Games watched: AUB(’20), ARK(’20), AUB(’21), LOU(’21), LSU(’21), BAMA(’21)

Summary:

Matt Corral is from Ventura, California, and attended football powerhouse Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He was a 4-star recruit in the class of 2018.

Corral received nine total scholarship offers from the University of California Los Angeles, the University of Texas A&M, Michigan University, the University of Georgia, Arizona State University, the University of Southern California, the University of Florida, and the University of Alabama. He enrolled at the University of Mississippi on January 10th, 2018.

Corral appeared in 4 games as a true freshman before being placed under redshirt designation. Before the redshirt, Corral threw for 239 yards, 2 touchdowns, and one interception. He added 83 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground.

In 2019, Corral played in 10 games, with 4 starts at QB. As he played in a two QB system, Corral led the team in passing yards with 1,362. He tossed 6 touchdowns with 3 interceptions. Corral also contributed 135 rushing yards and one rushing score.

Corral earned the starting QB job for the abbreviated 2020 season, starting all 10 games for Ole Miss. His passing tally took a sizeable leap, throwing for 3,337 yards with 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. In addition, Corral’s rushing production improved, with 506 yards and 4 more TDs. He would become a finalist for the Manning and Davey O’Brien Awards and make the Maxwell award watch list.

Corral played in all 13 contests for the Rebels and threw for 3,349 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, with a career-best 614 yards and 11 scores on the ground. He was an award finalist for the Manning, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm, Maxwell, Davey O’Brien, and Walter Camp Player of the Year Awards for his performance.

Corral announced that he would forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft after playing in the Sugar Bowl on January 1st, 2022. In the contest against the Baylor University Bears, he injured his ankle in the first quarter.

While not severe enough to require surgery, Corral’s injury held him out of field drills at the NFL Combine, and he finally threw for scouts at the Ole Miss pro day on March 24th, 2022.

Strengths:

  • Mobility in the pocket
  • Moves and resets to a good base to throw
  • Flashes juice as a running threat
  • Competitor, not an easy tackle
  • Lightning quick release
  • Manipulates arm angles; works off-platform
  • Good arm strength
  • Flashes ability to make quick decisions
  • Adept at finding holes in between zones

Weaknesses:

  • Far hash to sideline throws late often
  • Predetermined reads
  • Inconsistent at pulling the plug on quick designs
  • Hospital balls

Conclusion:

Matt Corral has the mental makeup that an NFL team would desire, and had it not been for the nagging ankle injury, he might’ve entrenched himself as the first or second QB in the class.

As a thrower, the football leaves Corral’s hand extremely fast. If you blink, you will miss his windup. The speed of his windup also leads him to have a deadly pump fake.

The quick windup, coupled with a good habit of setting his feet, also lends to good velocity on throws. The ability to attack holes in zone coverage is apparent because of the velocity. In addition, Corral flashes the ability to react to the rush and return to a solid throwing base.

Corral is a gritty competitor who forces defenders to earn a sack or tackle on the ground. He doesn’t shy away from contact and is a slippery target in the pocket. He is similarly aggressive beyond the scrimmage line, where he flashes some burst as a rusher.

Even with his fast windup and decision-making, throws are late from the far hash to the sideline. A part of this struggle could be route timing.

Arm strength is not a concern for Corral’s deep ball; however, the accuracy of the long ball can be up and down at times. The deep ball did not appear to be a primary function of the scheme.

At times Corral seemed to make predetermined decisions when the read was not there. Even if these plays were one read, it would be more advantageous to let the play die than force the read. Defenders adapted to the scheme and began sitting on quick slants and flat concepts.

Corral’s aggressive playstyle leads him to attack holes in coverage, but this also leads him to throw into windows that are too tight, making his receivers vulnerable to hits. He is more aggressive than many would like their QB to be on the ground.

For Corral’s development at the next level, coaches might find having him slow down his process will help him see the field better.

Schematically, I would like to see Corral in a West Coast system with a vertical attacking aspect. The system will exaggerate holes in the zones by forcing the defense to sit in the box. Corral is exceptional at letting his guys work in space, which is a staple of the West Coast offense.

Coaches will need to help develop those hash to far sideline throws and out-breaking concepts.

Corral has the arm talent to do both.

Average performance grade: 61.3 / 100

Overall Grade: 5.40 (starter in 1-2 years)

2022 College Prospect Visit List

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It’s draft season! The Panthers are drafting at pick six in the first, with no picks on day two. This could change, as we all know Scott Fitterer doesn’t mind trading back in the draft. Last year, Scott made five draft day trades to move around and get his guys. All signs point to either a left tackle or quarterback in the first, but who knows what will happen. This is definitely a make-or-break draft for head coach Matt Rhule.

Here is a list of college prospects with whom we’ve met. With help from the  @4ourmanrush crew, we find any and all reported college prospect visits by our Carolina Panthers. We will add more as we get more info.

**If the name is blue, it means there’s a Draft Network or 4 Man Rush draft profiles linked to the player, if available. Click on the link to learn about the players**

QUARTERBACKS

• Malik Willis – Liberty

6’0  225 lbs

• Kenny Pickett – Pittsburgh

6’3  220 lbs

• Matt Corral – Ole Miss

6’2  212 lbs

• Desmond Ridder – Cincinnati

6’4  216 lbs

• Sam Howell – North Carolina

6’1  220 lbs

• Bailey Zappe – Western Kentucky

6’1  215 lbs

RUNNING BACKS

• Isaiah Spiller – Texas A&M

6’1  215 lbs

• Tyrion Davis-Price

6’1  232 lbs

• Jerome Ford – Cincinnati

5’11  220 lbs

• Brian Robinson Jr. – Alabama

6’1  226 lbs

 

WIDE RECEIVERS

• Jaquarii Roberson – Wake Forest

6’1  182 lbs

• Treylon Burks – Arkansas

6’2  225 lbs

• Velus Jones – Tennessee

6’0  190 lbs

• Corey Sutton – Appalachian State

6’0  206 lbs

• Garrett Wilson – Ohio State

6’0  183 lbs

 

TIGHT ENDS

 

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

• Jean Delance – Florida

6’5  296 lbs

• Ikem Ekwonu – NC State

6’4  310 lbs

• Rasheed Walker – Penn State

6’6  304 lbs

• Evan Neal – Alabama

6’7  337 lbs

• Charles Cross – Mississippi State

6’5  305 lbs

• Logan Bruss – Wisconsin

6’5  316 lbs

 


GUARDS

• Cole Strange – Tennessee

6’6  307 lbs

 

CENTERS

 

DEFENSIVE ENDS

• Travon Walker – Georgia

6’5  272 lbs

• Amare Barno – Virginia Tech

6’5  245 lbs

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

 

LINEBACKERS

• Chad Muma – Wyoming

6’3  237 lbs

CORNERS

• Tariq Woolen – Texas-San Antonio

6’4  205 lbs

• Marcus Jones – Houston

5’8  174 lbs

• Jonathan Alexander – UNC Charlotte

6’3  212 lbs

• Samuel Womack – Toledo

5’10  187 lbs

SAFETIES

 

KICKERS

 

PUNTERS

Kenny Pickett 4MR Profile

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Kenny Pickett (Quarterback #8)

6’3 220 lbs 

23 y/o Senior University of Pittsburgh

(Bob Donnan-USA Today Sports)

Games watched: CLEM(’20), FSU(’20), UMASS(’21), TEN(’21), CLEM(’21), WAKE(’21)

Summary:

Kenny Pickett is from Oakhurst, New Jersey, and attended Ocean Township High School. He was a three-star recruit in the 2017 class and heavily recruited.

He received 11 scholarship offers from the University of North Carolina, The University of Connecticut, Coastal Carolina University, Boston College, and Temple University. Pickett enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh on January 11th, 2017.

Pickett’s first game action would come as a freshman, playing in 4 games and starting in one. He would play well enough to be handed the reigns as a true sophomore.

In his first season as the full-time starter, Pickett would amass 1,969 passing yards, with 12 TDs and 6 interceptions. He would add 220 yards and three scores as a rusher.

Pickett started all but two contests the following season and contributed 3,098 passing yards, 13 TDs, and 9 interceptions. He gained 110 yards and scored three additional times, one being a receiving touchdown.

In the 2020 season, Pickett would play in only nine games. He threw for 2,408 yards, 13 TDs, and 9 interceptions. He also rushed for 8 touchdowns.

Players received an extra season of eligibility following the COVID-19 outbreak, and Pickett used this opportunity to have the best season of his collegiate career by far.

In 2021, Pickett played in 13 games and improved his production in every category as he threw for 4,319 yards, 42 TDs, and 7 interceptions. On the ground, he gained 233 yards and 5 scores.

His performance in 2021 obviously would lend him the national spotlight, as he took home the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the ACC Offensive player and Overall Player of the Year award. He would also finish 3rd in Heisman voting.

Pickett would participate in the ACC championship game, where his 253 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and 58 yard TD rush would lift the Pitt Panthers over Wake Forrest. He declared for the draft after their ACC victory.

Strengths:

  • Athlete who moves very well
  • Flashes some juice in the open field
  • Above-average arm strength
  • Drove throws much better in 2021 (mechanical improvement)
  • Shines in the middle of the field and intermediate throws
  • Pocket awareness might be best in the class
  • Talented thrower on the run

Weaknesses:

  • Velocity throws mostly intermediate
  • Deep ball can float on him at times
  • Can stare down the first read sometimes

Conclusion:

There is a valid argument for Pickett to be the first QB off the board, and he could easily have the fastest start to his career of all the rookies.

Pickett is an athlete who is pocket savvy and has some talent and burst as a runner, which will translate into the league. It’s an area of his game where he could lean on even more if he goes to a team that will have him start right away.

The jump Pickett made from 2020 to 2021 as a passer shows his willingness and attention to detail. That development has put him ahead of the curve as far as polish goes.

He improved his feet. When he has a solid base, velocity throws are better. His athleticism helps him set and move his base as needed. He also has off-script talent, so he can still get a good pass when he can’t set his feet perfectly.

Even with these improvements, he will need a coaching staff to help him stay on the right track. The off-platform throws are good, but he tends to fall away while throwing a pass.

The media made a big deal of his hand size. It’s a non-factor to me. 

The fit for Pickett is likely going to be a west coast styled offense. In this playstyle, he is given plenty of route patterns in the middle intermediate section of the field, which is his strength. This scheme also allows him to work outside of the pocket with designed rollouts.

Average performance grade: 66.9 / 100

Overall Grade: 5.55 (starter in 1-2 years)

Jameson Williams 4MR Profile

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By: Darion Collins

Jameson Williams (Wide Receiver #1)

6’2  189 lbs 

20 y/o Juinor Alabama

(Gary Crosby Jr, USA Today Sports)

SUMMARY: 

Williams hails from St. Louis, Missouri, where he made a name for himself, bringing in 104 receptions, 37 touchdowns, three special teams touchdowns, and over 2,500 yards in his last two seasons of high school. He also ran track and won back-to-back state titles in the 300-meter hurdles. 

He was named an Under Armour All-American, receiving offers from top schools in the country, including Ohio State University and the University of Alabama.

Williams decided to attend Ohio State out of high school, but after two seasons in Columbus, he transferred to Alabama. The Crimson Tide had lost four first-round receivers to the NFL Draft in just two years, and there was an opportunity for Williams to be next in line.

He took this opportunity and ran with it, literally. His receptions jumped from 9 to 79, yards from 154 to 1572, and TDs jumped from 2 to 15. He was named First-team All-SEC, SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Year as a returner and gunner, and First-team All American.

STRENGTHS:

  • Game breaking speed
  • Destroys good angles regularly
  • Demands cushion
  • Demands safety attention
  • Route running 
  • Smooth in and out of breaks
  • Quick in and out of breaks
  • Toughness; Comfortable working over the middle of the field
  • Doesn’t shy away from contact, can make contested catches
  • Special teams ace; a threat to score from anywhere, can line up at any receiver position

WEAKNESSES:

  • Drops
  • Strength; can be disrupted by bigger, stronger guys

THE BOTTOM LINE:

In my opinion, without the ACL injury against Georgia in the National Championship Game, he’d be a lock for the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. 

I’m interested to see if he can come back the same or better. If he does, whoever lands him has a dynamic weapon for years to come.

OVERALL GRADE: 6.0 (Day 1 Solid Starter)

Malik Willis 4MR Profile

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By: JaDarius McCoy

Malik Willis (Quarterback #7)

6’0  220 lbs 

22 y/o Redshirt Junior Liberty

 

(Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports)

Games watched: CAMP(‘21), OLE(‘21), TROY(‘21), SU(‘21), EMU(‘21), UMASS(‘21)

Summary: 

Malik Willis is from Atlanta, Georgia, where he attended Westlake High School and graduated from Roswell High School in the 2017 class. Also a baseball player and a receiver on the gridiron, 247 Sports ranked Willis as a 3-star recruit, the 21st ranked athlete, and 32nd player in Georgia.

Willis Committed to Auburn University on December 30th, 2016. Willis played in 7 games and completed six passes for 45 yards and a passing touchdown as a true freshman. He also flashed his talent as a rusher, earning 221 yards on 16 attempts, with a 67 yard TD run.

In 2018, Willis played in 5 games and had 24 passing yards, 88 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. He decided to transfer to Liberty University and sat out the 2019 season.

As the Starter for the Flames, Willis played in 10 of 11 games and amassed 2,250 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Willis also rushed for 944 yards and 14 more rushing touchdowns.

His performance earned him the national spotlight, with spots on the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award watch list and CFPA National Performer of the Year Award Watch list.

For the 2021 season, Willis passed for 2,857 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He also added 878 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground.

Willis declared for the 2022 NFL Draft following a 289 yard 5 touchdown MVP performance in the Lending Tree bowl.

Strengths:

  • Explosive athlete
  • Makes tacklers whiff routinely in space
  • Flashes HR hitting speed
  • Exceptional arm strength and velocity
  • Routine hash-to-far-sideline throws on film
  • Attacks every level of the field
  • Touch throws on boundary flashes in film
  • Off-platform throws and arm angles of a baseball short-stop
  • Very little drop off in passing on the move

Weaknesses:

  • Pocket awareness/navigation
  • Bails on pocket instead of stepping up often
  • Anticipatory throws are few and far between in film
  • Decision making

Conclusion:

For a good reason, Malik Willis is one of the top 5 quarterbacks in his class. He offers a true dual-threat playstyle and is a Home-run threat via ground or air. 

Many scouts will question his ability to go through progressions, but there are examples of Willis’ head scanning both sides of the field on the same play, though it is not consistent. 

At times, he faced a ton of pressure and QB spies, limiting how thorough Willis could be while going through reads and potential escape lanes.

Willis will often bail on the play if he doesn’t like the look, which isn’t always a negative. However, he does miss opportunities to step up in the pocket, which would gain him more yardage in the air and on the ground.

Although he is a talented off-platform thrower, he would benefit from a consistent base, lending to more consistency.

Willis possesses the talent and skills to lead a franchise for years, but he will likely need to sit and ease into his starting role. A franchise that takes him will need to bet on their staff’s development acumen to reel in Willis’ aggressive playstyle and natural abilities.

Average Performance Grade: 86.3

Overall Grade: 5.50 (Starter within 1-2 years)