Here's every Pro Day workout report I can find that mentions Panthers personnel in attendance. Most were very expected but a couple I found surprising. (Reported via Scout.com)
Notre Dame (March 19)
20 teams were present, including defensive line coaches from Cincinnati and Carolina to watch nine players work out indoors on field turf." DL Trevor Laws (6-0 ¾, 304): Only ran position drills and kept the rest of his numbers from the combine.
I love Trevor Laws and hope we land him in the 2nd round.
Florida State (March 19)
28 teams were on hand, including Lions head coach Rod Marinelli, Panthers defensive coordinator Mike Trgovac and Giants defensive line coach Mike Waufle to watch players practice outdoors on the Seminoles practice field.DL Andre Fluellen (6 7/8, 294): Ran the 40 in 5.0 and 5.15, had a 28-inch vertical jump, 8-foot, 8-inch long jump, 4.45 short shuttle, 7.78 cone drill and kept the rest of his numbers from the combine and ran position drills.
DL Letroy Guion (6-3 5/8, 307): Ran the 40 in 5.20 and 5.24, had a 30-inch vertical jump, 8-foot, 10-inch long jump, 4.50 short shuttle, 7.41 cone drill and kept the rest of his numbers from the combine and ran position drills.
Are the Panthers looking for a late-round DE?
Texas (March 19)
Texas is one of the favorite stops for NFL scouts -- they have complete control over the day and then get served a big lunch when the workouts are done. All 32 NFL teams were represented, with 75 personnel people in all. Sixteen prospects worked out. They ran the 40-yard dash indoors on Field Turf, then ran shuttles and position workouts under an outdoor bubble, also on Field Turf...DL Frank Okam (6-4 7/8, 335): Ran the 40 in 5.27 and 5.31, had a 27 ½-inch vertical jump, 4.66 short shuttle, and ran position drills.
" S Marcus Griffin (5-10 ¼, 196): Ran the 40 in 4.51 and 4.61 (had a bad start on the second run), had a 37 ½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 5-inch long jump, 4.19 short shuttle, 12 reps in the bench press, kept the rest of his numbers from the combine and ran position drills.
OL Tony Hills (6-5 ¼, 307): Had 24 reps in the bench press, but could not run or do other drills due to an injury.
DL Derek Lokey (6-1 3/8, 293): Ran the 40 in 5.18 and 5.19, had a 33 ½-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 4-inch long jump, 4.37 short shuttle, 7.57 cone drill, 38 reps in the bench press, and ran position drills.
Both Okam and Griffin are strong possibilities. I hope we land Griffin in the 4th or 5th round. That Lokey kid is strong...38 reps!
Boston College (March 18)
No less than 100 NFL personnel people were on hand -- including a large contingent from the Kansas City Chiefs that included head coach Herman Edwards and team president Carl Peterson. QB Matt Ryan was the main attraction but certainly not the only BC player scouts wanted to see. Prospects worked out on Field Turf, in a bubble on the field...OL Gosder Cherilus (6-8 3/8, 317): Ran the 40 in 5.00 and 5.06, had a 4.71 short shuttle, 7.83 cone drill, ran position drills and kept his combine numbers for everything else. He reportedly looked very good in position drills.
OL MacKenzy Bemadeau (6-4 1/8, 306): Prospect from Bentley College who worked out at BC pro day. Ran the 40 in 5.29 and 5.25, had a 28 ½-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 1-inch long jump, 4.56 short shuttle, 7.47 cone drill, 26 reps in the bench press and ran position drills
Will the Panthers trade down and take Cherilus? The Bemadeau kid is getting some press.
Florida (March 18)
Forty NFL scouts from about 15 teams were on hand. While that's half as many as were here last year, there were still some heavy hitters, including Panthers head coach John Fox, Giants GM Jerry Reese, Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin and Carolina defensive coordinator Mike Trgovac. Nine Florida players, plus two from smaller area schools, worked out on the grass field in the stadium.DE Derrick Harvey (6-4 ½, 269): Stuck with all the numbers from his combine drills, but ran position drills here and reportedly had an unbelievable workout.
WR Andre Caldwell (6-0 ¼, 205): Had a 36 ½-inch vertical jump, 18 reps in the bench press, ran position drills and kept everything else from the combine.
I love Derrick Harvey but not at the expense of not getting one of the elite tackles (I know, I keep vacillating back and forth). Caldwell would be a great addition to the receiving corps.
Georgia Tech (March 13)
There were 28 NFL clubs in attendance -- with linebacker coaches from Baltimore, Jacksonville, Pittsburgh and the Giants. Ten prospects took part, working out outdoors in Field Turf.DL Adamm Oliver (6-3 ¾, 271): Had 29 reps in the bench press but did no other drills, as he is rehabbing an ACL injury.
RB Tashard Choice (5-10 ½, 208): Had a 37 ½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 3-inch long jump, 4.26 short shuttle, 6.87 cone drill, and had a very good position workout. Kept all other numbers from the combine.
Choice will be a good NFL RB, I guarantee it.
Tulane (March 13)
Fifteen NFL teams were in attendance, including the running backs coaches from Detroit, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Carolina and Houston, as nine prospects worked out outdoors on Field Turf.RB Matt Forte (6-1 ¼, 221): Ran position drills and kept his numbers from the combine for everything else. Note: He will have a private workout with the Falcons on March 17 and with the Bears later this month.
I loved Forte at the Senior Bowl and would love to see him in a Panther uni.
Alabama (March 12)
This was a great visit for the representatives from 30 NFL teams who attended, as they served a big lunch and the Alabama coaching staff was very helpful and cooperative. Thirteen players worked out, including an intriguing prospect from tiny Stillman College who has no football experience. They worked out indoors on Field Turf.WR D.J. Hall (6-0 ½, 202): Ran the 40 in 4.59 and 4.55, had a 32 ½-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 9-inch long jump, did not run position drills due to a groin injury and kept his numbers from the combine for everything else.
DL Wallace Gilberry (6-2 ¼, 261): Ran the 40 in 5.02, had a 30-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 10-inch long jump, 17 reps in the bench press, kept his other numbers from the combine but did not run position drills.
Could Gilberry be converted to DE given his size?
Michigan State (March 12)
Twenty-six NFL clubs were represented. Among the group were Panthers wide receiver coach Richard Williamson and Bengals tight ends coach Jay Hayes. Fourteen prospects worked out indoors on Field Turf. It was a great workout, well-run and Michigan State head coach Mark Dantoni was very helpful. One player, Grand Valley State's Brandon Carr, worked out again.
WR Devin Thomas(6-2, 210): Had a 33-inch vertical jump, 16 reps in the bench press. He had a good workout and kept all his other numbers from the combine.TE Kellen Davis (6-6, 256): Had a 34-inch vertical jump, ran position drills and kept all his other numbers from the combine.
DE Antonio Smith (6-7, 260): Ran the 40 in 5.19 and 5.14, had a 32½-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 7-inch long jump, 18 reps in the bench press. Smith played his last year of basketball for Spartans coach Tom Izzo in 1999. He is 32. He is the brother of current Cleveland Browns defensive end Robaire Smith.
Several mock drafts have the Panthers taking Davis. I don't see a need for a TE. Smith has the pedigree and size worthy of a mid-round pick.
BYU (March 12)
Eighteen NFL clubs were represented. Among the group were the linebacker coaches from the Panthers, Bengals, Jaguars and Rams. Ten prospects worked out indoors on Field Turf.LB Bryan Kehl (6-2 3/8, 237): Ran the 40 in 4.56 and 4.57, had a 35-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 2-inch long jump, 4.18 short shuttle, 6.54 cone drill. Had a very good workout.
LB Kelly Poppinga (6-1 3/8, 240): Ran the 40 in 4.76 and 4.74, 27 reps in the bench press, had a 34-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 3-inch long jump, 4.27 short shuttle, 6.88 cone drill. Had a very good workout. His brother, Brady, starts for the Packers.
This one surprised me. Are the Panthers looking at a late round LB?
Kansas (March 11)
Among the 75 NFL people from all 32 teams in attendance were Chiefs president Carl Peterson. Ravens DB coach Chuck Pagano was there to get a closer look at CB Aqib Talib, and nine OL coaches were there to see Anthony Collins. Prospects ran indoors on Astroturf.OL Anthony Collins (6-5 1/8, 310): Ran the 40 in 5.35 and 5.37, did 26 reps in the bench press, ran position drills and kept his numbers from the combine for everything else.
Collins should be available at the top of the 2nd round. He could be a trade up target for the Panthers if they go DE in the 1st round.
Auburn (March 10)
Thirty NFL teams were on hand, including Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, to see 11 players work out indoors on Field Turf...DE/OLB Quentin Groves (6-3, 249): Weighed in 10 pounds less than he did last month at the combine, and he had a 35-inch vertical jump -- 5½-inches better than he did at the combine. Ran position drills and kept his other numbers from the combine.
DL Pat Sims (6-2 1/8, 310): Had a 30½-inch vertical jump, 7-foot, 11-inch long jump, 4.80 short shuttle, 7.71 cone drill, ran position drills and kept other numbers from the combine.
RB Carl Stewart (6-1 1/8, 231): Ran the 40 in 4.75 and 4.75, had a 39½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 1-inch long jump, 4.47 short shuttle, 7.46 cone drill, and ran position drills and kept his combine numbers for everything else.
Both Sims and Stewart are possible targets for the Panthers. Groves seems more like a 3-4 LB than a 4-3 DE.
South Florida (March 7)
Eleven players worked out for representatives of 20 NFL teams, including secondary coaches from Arizona, Baltimore, Carolina and Cincinnati, on hand to see cornerback Mike Jenkins. Prospects held workouts outdoors on a grass field, with wind gusts of 10-15 mph ...CB Mike Jenkins (5-10 ¼, 193): Ran position drills but kept his combine numbers for all the other drills.
CB Trae Williams (5-9 ¼, 192): Ran the 40 in 4.53 and 4.52. Had a 33-inch vertical jump, 4.37 short shuttle, and 7.03 cone drill. He did not do the bench press due to a right shoulder strain.
This one surprised me too. Jenkins certainly won't be around past the 1st round so we must have been looking at Williams as a late round pick.
Boise State (March 3)
Fourteen players worked out -- 13 from Boise State and one (Michael Eby) from Eastern Oregon. Players ran indoors on soft (slow) field turf. Among the personnel in attendance were head coach John Fox and general manger Marty Hurney of the Panthers ...OT Ryan Clady: Weighed in at 311. He ran the 40 in 5.20 and 5.27, with a 31-inch vertical jump, 9-foot long jump, 4.7 short shuttle and 7.07 cone drill.
Fox and Hurney would love Clady to fall to them at #13 but there is no way he gets past the Broncos at #12.
Miami-Fla. (Feb. 29)
Sixteen players worked out, running outdoors on short grass (faster field) ... There were 40 scouts on hand, including the defensive staffs from Carolina and Jacksonville ...DB Kenny Phillips (6-2 ¼, 212): Posted a 34-inch vertical jump and ran position drills. Satisfied with his combine numbers, he didn't take part in those drills here.
DE Calais Campbell (6-8, 283): Ran the 40-yard dash twice and finished in 5.01 seconds both times. He ran the short shuttle in 4.6 seconds and the cone drill in 7.19. He ran position drills but let his bench press at the combine stand.
LB Tavares Gooden (6-1 3/8, 232): Ran his first 40 in 4.57 and pulled up on his second with a 4.65 finish. He had a 32½-inch vertical jump, and kept everything else from the combine
I don't see the Panthers using the 1st rounder on Phillips but I've seen talk that Campbell could fall into the 2nd or 3rd round. If the Panthers haven't already taken a DE then there is no way Campbell gets past them in the 3rd. I've seen a mock draft having us taking Gooden but with the Johnson signing I don't see it.