The Carolina Panthers announced on Thursday they have signed fourth-round LB Brandon Smith to his rookie contract.
https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/1542524761086914562?s=20&t=BuA7VJNkexLxaD08_r6gwg
That leaves just one more pick for the Panthers to sign to wrap up their 2022 draft class.
| Rd | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | Ikem Ekwonu | OT | Signed |
| 3 | Matt Corral | QB | |
| 4 | Brandon Smith | LB | Signed |
| 6 | Amaré Barno | LB | Signed |
| 6 | Cade Mays | OG | Signed |
| 7 | Kalon Barnes | CB | Signed |
Smith, 21, was a two-year starter at Penn State, earning honorable mention and third-team all-conference respectively over his final two seasons. He was drafted by the Panthers with the No. 120 pick in the fourth round in 2022.
He’s projected to sign a four-year rookie deal worth $4,416,547 that includes a signing bonus of $756,547.
During his three-year college career, Smith appeared in 34 games with 21 starts, recording 132 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, one interception and seven pass deflections.
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