The Carolina Panthers made no effort to hide their interest in C.J. Stroud at Ohio State’s pro day on Wednesday.
After trading up to acquire the No. 1 overall pick from the Chicago Bears earlier this month, the Panthers sent a whopping 14 representatives to Columbus to see Stroud throw the ball at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday. Panthers coach Frank Reich had multiple one-on-one conversations with Stroud, including one immediately after his throwing workout concluded, while team owner David Tepper and general manager Scott Fitterer were among those who stood directly behind Stroud to watch him up close as he threw.