Growing East Texas legend Haynes King bringing 'ultra competitor' persona to Panthers

After going undrafted, King quickly signed an NFL contract that included $250,000 in guaranteed money.

He was ready to move from East Texas to Charlotte, N.C., to prepare for the start of Friday's rookie minicamp, the start of the Panthers' offseason training activities.

Panthers could rely on QB Haynes King for short-yardage runs

Listed at 6-foot-2, 212 pounds, King's running aggressive style leads him to seek out and deliver shoulder-to-shoulder contact. King guided the Yellow Jackets' offense to a breakout campaign, averaging 325.3 yards per game, ranking third in the nation. His 3,920 total yards established a program single-season record.

King told KLTV.com of the playing style he is bringing to the Panthers as the offseason program's fourth signal-caller, behind starter Bryce Young, backup Kenny Pickett, and journeyman Will Grier.

"Ultra competitor athletic, you know as a quarterback, you can handle problems with two things, either your mind or your feet," "I feel like I can do both."

King could develop a niche role with the Panthers, who have often struggled in short-yardage calls during Young's three seasons. Coach Dave Canales rarely -- if ever -- relied on the 5-10 Young to attempt a quarterback sneak.

With King on the 53-man roster, the former first-team All-ACC performer could develop a role similar to the New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill and handle those situations.