The Carolina Panthers already took Deonte Brown in the sixth round at No. 193 overall. Only 29 picks later, the team double dipped with former Alabama players by drafting Thomas Fletcher.
The long snapper was also taken in the sixth round, going No. 222 overall. After a successful stint as the starter over the last four years, Fletcher is now taking his talents to Carolina.
Round 6, Pick 222 overall: @Panthers select @AlabamaFTBL LS Thomas Fletcher #NFLDraft https://t.co/RZyPkFcD8Y
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) May 1, 2021
Alabama's 2020 team was so loaded, the Tide's long snapper (Thomas Fletcher) even got drafted.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) May 1, 2021
This is now the third Alabama on the Panthers roster. Back in 2019, former outside linebacker Christian Miller was taken in the fourth round (No. 115 overall) and has been with the team ever since.
It’s not often long snappers get drafted, but Fletcher’s exposure and overall effectiveness with the Crimson Tide helped him land the relative rare feat. Good for him, and good for Alabama.
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