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Panthers' Chris Brazzell II following father's footsteps as coach Dave Canales' 'favorite'
TL;DR
Chris Brazzell II, a second-generation NFL Draft pick, was selected by the Panthers in the third round. He expressed dissatisfaction with his 4.37-second 40-yard dash time, believing he could have performed better.
Key points
- Chris Brazzell II is a second-generation NFL Draft pick.
- He was selected by the Panthers in the third round.
- Brazzell recorded a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the Combine.
- He expressed dissatisfaction with his performance at the Combine.
- Brazzell believes he could have run faster if not for a slight movement.
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A second-generation NFL Draft pick, Chris Brazzell II wanted to set the record straight.
The former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver may have posted a quick 4.37-second 40-yard dash during the recent NFL Scouting Combine, but Brazzell disputed the time.
He felt he should have done better.
"At the combine, the laser, it will get you off any moment," Brazzell said during his introductory teleconference after being selected by the Panthers in the third round last Friday night. "I moved slightly and before I even got to running, it's like 0.4 seconds already (gone).
"It would have been a faster 40."
Dave Canales shrugged off the minor lapse. The Panthers' third-year coach was already a fan.
Panthers' draft pick Chris Brazzell II set for NFL
Born into a pro football household, Brazzell's father, Chris, was a 1998 sixth-round pick by the New York Jets and spent two seasons with the organization before spending seven seasons in the Canadian Football League.
The younger Brazzell's competitiveness and understanding of the minutiae of performance are evident from his nurturing.
Listed at 6-foot-4, 198 pounds, Brazzell's speed and length should provide 5-10 quarterback Bryce Young with a big down-the-field target, a prototypical Z-type receiver.
"He's one of my favorite players in the draft," . "I think about the space created when (defenses) know this is a real burner.
Q&A
Who is Chris Brazzell II and what team did he join in the NFL?
Chris Brazzell II is a former wide receiver for the Tennessee Volunteers who was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the NFL Draft.
What was Chris Brazzell II's 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine?
Chris Brazzell II recorded a 4.37-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Why did Chris Brazzell II dispute his 40-yard dash time?
Chris Brazzell II disputed his 40-yard dash time, claiming he moved slightly before the run, which he believed cost him 0.4 seconds.
