Carolina Panthers sign Auburn EDGE Eku Leota to free agent deal

Eku Leota is now an NFL player.

After playing the final two seasons of his college career at Auburn, he is now a member of the Carolina Panthers. Joining former top ten pick and Auburn standout Derrick Brown on a fearsome Panthers defensive line.

Leota was signed by Carolina as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft.

When healthy, Leota was one of the best defenders on Auburn's roster but he battled injuries during his time on the Plains.

Here's NFL.com's scouting report on Leota.

Leota is the definition of a 3-4 strong side outside linebacker. He offers the toughness/strength to do battle and hold the fort along the edge. He plays with the same effort and aggression on every snap. Leota has above average skill level when taking on tackles and tight ends. His rush attack lacks a robust skill set and production might be based upon scheme, and secondary effort, in many instances. Leota has a chance to develop into a plus run defender and potential starter as a 3-4 edge defender.

Leota garnered mixed reviews from his time in Mobile, Alabama during the Senior Bowl but did enough to prove that he was healthy after missing time in 2022.

Leota transferred to the Tigers after a few seasons with Northwestern.

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