Panthers 3rd-round pick Chris Brazzell II reveals he's also a 'longtime' Panthers fan
TL;DR
Chris Brazzell II was selected by the Carolina Panthers as the 83rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is a longtime fan of the team, as evidenced by a photo from 2021 showing him in a Panthers jacket.
Key points
- Chris Brazzell II was drafted by the Carolina Panthers.
- He was selected with the 83rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Brazzell is a longtime fan of the Panthers.
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Chris Brazzell II is living out a dream.
On Friday night, the Carolina Panthers grabbed the University of Tennessee wide receiver with the 83rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. But this won't be the first time Brazzell will represent the team.
Soon after Brazzell had his name called, a photo he posted to Twitter/X back in 2021 resurfaced. The picture shows Brazzell, while side-by-side with his mother, sporting a Panthers jacket.
He was asked about the jacket when talking with local reporters following his selection.
"I'm a longtime Panther fan. I've been a Panther fan since third grade," Brazzell replied. "So, it's a dream come true."
Brazzell, a Fort Worth, Texas native, then revealed that his fandom began in youth football—when he played for a team called the Greenwood Panthers
"I wore a jersey that had Panthers on it," he explained. "Back in the day, Cam Newton was the quarterback. Y'all had Luke Kuechly, y'all had Steve Smith, Josh Norman, y'all was going to the Super Bowl. I played quarterback at the time. Cam Newton, Odell Beckham—they my favorite players of all-time.
"So I kinda had to roll with it. Blue's my favorite color, so I really just rolled with the Panthers and I never looked back."
Hopefully for the Panthers, Brazzell will use his 6-foot-4 frame and blazing speed to look back at defenders. The longtime Carolina fan averaged 15.2 yards per reception in college, and could potentially provide the offense with a much-needed spark for 2026 and beyond.
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: WR Chris Brazzell reveals he's a longtime Panthers fan
Q&A
Who is Chris Brazzell II and what team did he get drafted by?
Chris Brazzell II is a wide receiver from the University of Tennessee, drafted by the Carolina Panthers.
What was significant about Chris Brazzell II's fandom for the Panthers?
Chris Brazzell II has been a longtime fan of the Panthers, highlighted by a photo of him in a Panthers jacket from 2021.
What pick was Chris Brazzell II in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Chris Brazzell II was selected with the 83rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
