Panthers Highlights: 2 cornerbacks make plays at training camp

Panthers Highlights: 2 cornerbacks make plays at training camp.

Cornerback remains arguably the most problematic position on the Panthers roster going into 2020. With only a couple of weeks left before the season begins at home against the Raiders, the team needs their young corners to step up and shorten their learning curve.

On Friday, the team shared two highlights on Twitter of cornerbacks breaking up passes at practice.

Stantley Thomas-Oliver III

First, Carolina’s seventh-round pick, FIU’s Thomas-Oliver broke up this ball from P.J. Walker that was intended for Ishmael Hyman.

Donte Jackson

Later, the team shared this PBU by Jackson on a pass by Will Grier meant for Brandon Zylstra.

Depending on how things go, there’s a chance these two could be the starting outside cornerbacks at some point this season.

It’s rare for seventh-round picks to start, but Thomas-Oliver may have a legitimate opportunity if either Eli Apple or fourth-round pick Troy Pride Jr. struggle or get injured.

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