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C Sam Hecht chose to walk on at Kansas State over offers from Yale, Princeton, and other non-Power Four programs... Hecht on his inspiring journey to the NFL Draft: @samhecht23 | @KStateFB | @heykayadams

Panthers 5th round pick, safety Zakee Wheatly, describes his style of play.

I got to speak with new #Panthers C Sam Hecht down in mobile during the senior bowl! We talked the challenges of possibly switching to Guard and how his movement is his greatest asset #KeepPounding

ICYMI - Tue Carolina Panthers #keeppounding with WR Chris Brazzell added giving Bryce Young yet another weapon. #FFHappyHour @LordDontLose @rotoworld_fb

.@samhecht23’s #NFLDraft moment 🙌

The @Panthers 83rd overall pick WR Chris Brazzell II was surrounded by family after hearing his name called. His parents shared how proud they are of Chris. His brother, Colin, says Carolina got the best receiver in the draft. @Chris_Brazzell7 #NFLDraft #KeepPounding

Brazzell in black and blue. 🪡 @Panthers | #NFLVols | #GBO 🍊

.@samhecht23 is headed to Charlotte! @Panthers // #NFLDRAFT #KeepPounding

#KState with another Offensive Lineman ready to make an impact in the NFL. Former @MVJaguar Sam Hecht (@samhecht23) worked his way from Mill Valley, to being a walk-on at K-State, to expecting to hear his name called in the upcoming #NFLDraft

“I think you’ve found your starting center.” 🛡️ @IC_Draft LOVES the Panthers landing @KStateFB’s Sam Hecht in the 5th round. 🔥

Sam Hecht was drafted in round 5 with pick 144 in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 7.76 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 166 out of 735 OC from 1987 to 2026. ras.football/ras-informatio…

Panthers 4th round pick CB Will Lee III said he will play anywhere the defense needs him - even safety. But his speciality is press man coverage.

From one big cat to another @PennStateFball | #KeepPounding

The call that made Zakee Wheatley a Panther @budlight | #NFLDRAFT

Sam Hecht since 2024 796 pass blocking snaps 0 sacks allowed

Sam Hecht is an incredibly athletic, coordinated center prospect who could go as early as round 2

Will Lee III on being in a cornerback room with Jaycee Horn.

Sam Hecht was the 4th highest graded center (80.3) in college football last season, per @PFF.

Sam Hecht: the no-brainer pick at #144. This offensive line continues to get SCARY. #NFLDraft #KeepPounding