Panthers kick off draft's final day with TE Ian Thomas Published: Apr 28, 2018 at 05:08 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host Chris Paddack Jersey has company in Carolina. The kicked off Day 3 of the Yu Darvish Jersey draft by nabbing tight end out of Indiana at No. 101 overall in the fourth round Saturday. Thomas is an uber-athletic, pa s-catching tight end who drew comparisons to from NFL Media draft expert Daniel Jeremiah. "He's got athletic traits and upside," said fellow draft sage Mike Mayock, who praised Thomas as a "very physical" specimen who has teams "intrigued by his upside." "Has not played a lot of football," one scout told Bob McGinn of BobMcGinnFootball.com. He's going to shine as a receiver first. He can be a matchup problem for linebackers. He will block. He has Francisco Mejia Jersey improved his strength. He's tough. He's been through a lot in his life to get to where he is. He has proven he can overcome adversity." In Carolina, Thomas will join fellow tight ends Olsen, , and . For now, Olsen remains the centerpiece after inking a two-year, $17.1 Edward Olivares Jersey million extension through 2020. Thomas, though, could see time right away as a complimentary weapon bursting with raw physical traits and exciting potential for the . This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be Garrett Richards Jersey mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.