Tryout Invitations (OP updated May 5)

[KB_fan]

Here's a thread to post news / tweets about players invited to the Panthers' Rookie Mini Camp.

I think I read somewhere that the dates are May 13 - 16, but I can't find confirmation of that.

I'll update this original post from time to time.

 

LB Jared Barber, West Virginia U

TE Braxton Deaver, Duke

QB Seth Lobato, Northern Colorado (2014 UDFA, most recently with Bucs)

 

Update: May 5th (2 p.m. Eastern)

thanks to @jdpanther5, for the latest updates

OG/OT Tyrell Smith U Mass

QB Michael Eubank, Samford

University of Houston long snapper Nolan Frese

 

Update May 11th (thanks again to @jdpanther5 - see here.)

former LSU Punter Jamie Keehn

Former @ECUPiratesFB RB @ChrisHairston

[KB_fan]

LB - Jared Barber, West Virginia

Height: 6′ 0″

Weight: 234 lbs

West Virginia Profile page

 

[KB_fan]

TE - Braxton Deaver, Duke

Born: May 8, 1992 (age 23)

Height: 6′ 5″

Weight: 240 lbs

 

Duke Profile

Charlotte Observer article

 

 

[Bartin]

Looks like we have 6 open roster spots to be filled before training camp after the draft and UDFAs. I'd bet we pick up a couple of the guys being released post-draft and sign a few of the tryout guys.

[KB_fan]

QB - Seth Lobato

Born: December 5, 1990 (age 25), Greeley, Colorado, United States

Height: 6′ 6″

Weight: 223 lbs

2014 UDFA signed by Dolphins, then spent time with Colts & Bucs

A 2014 pre-draft profile on a Packers blog

 

[the butch]

3 minutes ago, KB_fan said:

QB - Seth Lobato

Born: December 5, 1990 (age 25), Greeley, Colorado, United States

Height: 6′ 6″

Weight: 223 lbs

2014 UDFA signed by Dolphins, then spent time with Colts & Bucs

A 2014 pre-draft profile on a Packers blog

 

One of these QBs we keep bringing in year after year has to eventually stick.  DA can't play forever, and they aren't going to stick with Webb back there given his multi-faceted role.

[KB_fan]

1 minute ago, Dick the Butcher said:

One of these QBs we keep bringing in year after year has to eventually stick.  DA can't play forever, and they aren't going to stick with Webb back there given his multi-faceted role.

I'm assuming that this is just a camp arm...

DA just signed an extension last year.  He's still got 2 years (2016 & 2017 under contract)

[Toker Smurf]

3 minutes ago, Dick the Butcher said:

One of these QBs we keep bringing in year after year has to eventually stick.  DA can't play forever, and they aren't going to stick with Webb back there given his multi-faceted role.

Agree. I've been a little surprised they don't keep one on the practice squad all the time, just to develop and have someone who knows your system.

[the butch]

Just now, KB_fan said:

I'm assuming that this is just a camp arm...

DA just signed an extension last year.  He's still got 2 years (2016 & 2017 under contract)

I would generally agree, but Getts has definitively stated that he doesn't bring anyone to camp that he's not seriously considering.  I take that with a grain of salt, of course.  Obviously we don't want a journeyman camp arm, but if we're not seriously considering these prospects, then we need to bring in some QBs that can push DA and Webb.  Just wishful thinking, is all.

[The Lone Panther]

Anyone think with all these TE's we're going after that Dickson maybe heading for the door? 

[OldNorthPowell]

Just now, The Lone Panther said:

Anyone think with all these TE's we're going after that Dickson maybe heading for the door? 

I hope so I am no where near impressed with him.

[TheSpecialJuan]

35 minutes ago, Bartin said:

Looks like we have 6 open roster spots to be filled before training camp after the draft and UDFAs. I'd bet we pick up a couple of the guys being released post-draft and sign a few of the tryout guys.

5 spots

[CarolinaNCSU]

Deaver from Duke is interesting. Was a pretty productive guy at Duke before his knee injury. I remember him being preseason All-ACC and on some award watch lists...but he's got his work cut out for him. 

[General_Purr]

Missed out on Mike Rose from NC State.. Giants front office looking good so far. Carolina..? Eh.

 

6'6 D End who ran track, 4.5 insanely athletic. Local guy. From Greenville SC. NC State must be too big... If he went to Jacksonville State or san jose community college he might be wearing black n blue