Panthers signed fourth-round CB Troy Pride to a four-year contract.
A rare athlete who won four state titles in track and field as a senior sprinter in high school, Pride (5'11/193) allowed just six catches on 38 targets 20-plus yards downfield in his four-year stint with the Fighting Irish. Although he was seldom burned on fly routes due to his elite 4.4 40-speed, opposing quarterbacks clearly weren’t scared to throw his way, beating him for four touchdowns in 2019 alone. Pride has the athleticism and aggression to excel in man-to-man coverage, but he may have to settle for special teams until his defense at the catch point significantly improves.