Kawann Short News

So it's no surprise the Panthers second-year middle linebacker was pretty excited when Carolina fulfilled his wish and selected Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei with the 14th pick in last month's NFL draft.

Now that spring practice is over, we're examining the most indispensable players on each Big Ten team for the 2013 season.

Short, a defensive tackle from Purdue, was the 44th overall pick in April's NFL draft.

Then again, he didn't expect Purdue's Kawann Short would be there in the middle of the second round.

Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short, the Panthers' first- and second-round picks in the April draft, are both big and play defensive tackle.

Purdue's reputation for producing great quarterbacks is recognized throughout college football, as names like Brees, Griese, Herrmann, Dawson and Everett are linked to the program.

Yes, Star Lotulelei was rated by many experts, back in January and February, as the #1 overall prospect in the entire NFL Draft, or at the very least among the top three.

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The Carolina Panthers double-dipped at the defensive tackle position in the first two rounds of the 2013 NFL Draft when they took Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short, respectively.

Some critics of the Big Ten have pointed out that Frederick's selection indicates a decline in the league's talent.

Some NFL Draft analysts believed the Panthers dropped the ball by passing on the defensive back position.

Leading up to the draft, first-year GM Dave Gettleman made it clear that he wanted to build the Panthers from the inside out.

The Carolina Panthers raised some eyebrows on Friday night when they drafted Kawann Short, defensive tackle out of Purdue, with the 44th pick in the NFL Draft.

Three former Boilermakers have agreed to rookie free agent deals following the conclusion of Saturday's NFL Draft.

The former Ohio State defensive tackle was selected by the New York Giants with the 49th overall pick of the NFL Draft today.

We've already addressed what the New England Patriots' mindset might be heading into Day 2 of the 2013 NFL Draft and who the top prospects still available on the board are.

Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman has been to six Super Bowls during his 25-plus years in the NFL and is convinced the only way to reach that summit is to assemble a great defensive line rotation.

Following the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, what are the ten best available players to fit the Raiders' needs? The 2013 NFL draft moves into the second round and as expected, there are still some good players on the board for the Raiders .

Indianapolis has selected an offensive lineman in the third round of the NFL Draft.

Wow...after getting Star Lotulelei in the first we did not expect the Panthers to double down at DT.