While the Panthers (kinda lame) slogan “Two states, one team” was meant to rally fans from both North and South Carolina, the team seems to have adopted the same approach in constructing its roster. Based on the Panthers team website, 10 of the 92 players (11-percent) currently listed on the roster played at Carolina schools. Here’s the breakdown:
Panthers players from Carolina schools
| Name | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Pos. | College |
| Taylor Hearn | G | Clemson |
| Ross Cockrell | CB | Duke |
| Elijah Hood | RB | North Carolina |
| Bug Howard | WR | North Carolina |
| Da'Norris Searcy | S | North Carolina |
| Andre Smith | LB | North Carolina |
| Julius Peppers | DE | North Carolina |
| Austin Duke | WR | North Carolina - Charlotte |
| Damiere Byrd | WR | South Carolina |
| Captain Munnerlyn | CB | South Carolina |
Man, that’s some tasty home cookin’!