Rookie Diaries
Monroe Freeling
“I kind of forgot Carolina was even on the clock.” Monroe Freeling on draft-day nerves, a call screened by Siri, and learning a new side of the line.
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Rookie Diaries
Lee Hunter
“I was happy as crap when I heard it was Carolina.” Lee Hunter on a wrong phone number, a D-line room full of vets, and the chip he still carries.
Rookie Diaries
Will Lee III
“It straight came true; it was the craziest thing ever.” Will Lee III on the dream he wrote down in third grade — and the chip he has carried ever since.
Rookie Diaries
Sam Hecht
“All my past just flashing before my eyes.” Sam Hecht on going from Kansas State walk-on to the Panthers, and finding his footing at center.