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Former Panthers DL Kawann Short Tabbed as One of the Best Day Two Picks Since 2006

KK Short put together an incredible career in Carolina.
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Former Panthers DL Kawann Short Tabbed as One of the Best Day Two Picks Since 2006
Former Panthers DL Kawann Short Tabbed as One of the Best Day Two Picks Since 2006

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Pro Football Focus recently compiled the highest-graded defensive players at each position drafted in the second and third rounds since 2006. On that list, you will find former Carolina Panthers defensive lineman, Kawann Short, who owns a grade of 91.6.

Short put together one hell of a career with the Carolina Panthers and was a staple on defense for several years, including 2015, the year they made a run to Super Bowl 50. That season, Short tallied career highs across the board with 55 tackles, 18 QB hits, 16 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and four pass breakups. He was named an All-Pro and was selected to his first Pro Bowl that season. 

In 2017, Short and the Panthers agreed to a five-year, $80 million deal. Unfortunately, he only appeared in 35 games after signing the contract due to suffering back-to-back season-ending shoulder injuries. The team released him following the 2020 season and has not seen the field since. 

During his eight years in the organization, Short recorded 280 tackles, 88 QB hits, 32.5 sacks, 59 tackles for loss, and six fumble recoveries.

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SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

Schuyler Callihan is the publisher of West Virginia On SI and has been a trusted source covering the Mountaineers since 2016. He is the host of Between The Eers, The Walk Thru Game Day Show, and In the Gun Podcast. The Wheeling, WV native moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2020 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and Carolina Panthers.

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