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Carolina Panthers announce jersey number for former Auburn star Derrick Brown
By Adam Spencer
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The Carolina Panthers selected Auburn DL Derrick Brown with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
However, since presumed starting QB Teddy Bridgewater is already wearing No. 5, Brown won’t be able to wear the number he donned in college.
On Tuesday, the Panthers announced jersey numbers for each of their rookies, and revealed that Brown will instead wear the No. 95 jersey this season.
That number has been used recently, according to the Panthers’ website:
It’s the first time in franchise history that a Panthers first-round pick will wear the number. The most notable No. 95 in franchise history is former defensive end Charles Johnson, who wore it from 2007-2017.
Will Brown have a career like Johnson’s? Or perhaps even better? The Panthers are counting on him to anchor their revamped defensive line.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
