The Carolina Panthers just fulfilled a badass little girl's wish ... and they might have found the team's future linebacker in the process.
And, we're only kinda kidding.
13-year-old Kyleigh -- who's battling a severe endocrine disorder -- worked with Make-a-Wish Foundation to not only MEET the Panthers, but train with them as well ... and she crushed it.
Superstar linebacker Thomas Davis hooked Kyleigh up with a helmet, jersey, gloves and team uni ... and let her rip into one of Carolina's OTA practices.
Turns out, she's pretty damn good.