Panther Sign Second-Round DE Yetur Gross-Matos

The Carolina Panthers have officially signed second-round pick DE Yetur Gross-Matos to his rookie contract, according to his agent. 

Carolina continues to lock up their rookie class, inking Gross-Matos as the fourth member to sign their deal. 

Round Player Pos. Status
1 Derrick Brown DT Signed
2 Yetur Gross-Matos DE Signed
2 Jeremy Chinn S  
4 Troy Pride CB Signed
5 Kenny Robinson S Signed
6 Bravvion Roy DT  
7 Stantley Thomas-Oliver CB  

Gross-Matos, 22, was a two-year starter at Penn State and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors last season. The Panthers selected him with No. 38 overall pick in this year’s draft.

Gross-Matos is projected to sign a four-year, $8,198,804 rookie contract that includes a $3,522,767 signing bonus. 

During his three-year college career, Gross-Matos recorded 111 total tackles, 36.5 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles. 

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