The Carolina Panthers have signed second-round draft pick Lee Hunter, a defensive tackle, to a rookie contract, making him the final member of their 2026 draft class to sign. Hunter, 23, was a four-star recruit and played at Auburn, UCF, and Texas Tech, earning Second Team All-American honors in 2025. He was selected 49th overall and is projected to receive a four-year deal worth $10,072,964, including a $3,785,794 signing bonus. Throughout his collegiate career, he recorded 172 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks.
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