SAM Hecht
C · Carolina Panthers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
300 lbs
Draft
2026, Rd 5, #144
Experience
0 yrs
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C+
Stats Not Tracked
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A routine fifth-round pick signing, Carolina adds developmental depth at center. Five headlines unanimously frame Hecht as a solid, balanced offensive line prospect from Kansas State. The 144th overall selection signals modest investment — a mid-round flier, not a franchise cornerstone. Fans are cautiously optimistic, noting Carolina's offensive line desperately needs competition and young talent. Hecht projects as a depth piece with legitimate starter upside if he develops behind veterans.
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About this player
SAM Hecht is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at C for the Carolina Panthers. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for SAM Hecht: Contract Value Index pending, Performance pending, Sentiment C+, Fan Verdict pending.
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