At one time 52 was worn by none other than the Beastmode, Jon Beason. Beason has long departed the Panthers (and now retired) so #52 is worn by rookie LB Jared Norris.
Bio
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 240 lbs
Age: 22
College: Utah
Hometown: Corona, CA
Experience: R
Career
Here's his draft profile:
Jared Norris Draft Profile – NFL.com
DRAFT PROJECTION: Rounds 6 or 7
NFL COMPARISON: Zach Vigil
BOTTOM LINE: Norris isn't a plus athlete, but he has enough athleticism within the context of what he has to do on the field. His instincts help to guide him around the field, but he doesnt have the technique or speed to be a high-end playmaker. Norris looks the part of a backup WILL inside linebacker in a 3-4 who has the potential to become an average starter down the road.
Though there is a UDFA to make the roster practically every season I'm not feeling one of these rookie LBs making it this season. The Panthers are just so deep at the position, its going to be hard.
Percent chance to make the practice squad: 20%
I do wish him luck though... You can see his FB page here.
Here's some GIFs from his time at Utah. He protects the edge in this one.
@BabyChuck41 #GoUtes https://t.co/ZT2awQA3rz
— MUSS Emeritus (@MUSSEmeritus) June 27, 2016
He creates a turnover on this one
@babychuck41 @gionnipaul #GoUtes https://t.co/hhK4JLQNww
— MUSS Emeritus (@MUSSEmeritus) June 29, 2016
and one more...
Who's next? Less than 1 week until #NationalSigningDay!@babychuck41 #NextManUp pic.twitter.com/8QEQakf6uZ
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) January 28, 2016