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Dante Wesley | S | Arkansas Pine Bluff | Southwestern Athletic Conference
Selected by Carolina Panthers in round 4, pick 2 (100 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'0½ 211 4.49 3.46
Former wide receiver that began his college career at Arkansas. Defensive numbers as a senior where 27/4/11. Has seen time at both cornerback and safety. Performed solidly during the week at the Hula Bowl and turned in good workouts at the combine.

Nice-sized, athletic defensive back that needs a lot of work on his game. Strong, plays to his size and looks to box out or outmuscle opponents defending the pass. Quick breaking on the ball, shows a burst of closing speed and hard hitting. Lacks the fluid and smooth back pedal, loses in transition running with opponents off the line and slow turning back to the pass. Still more athlete than football player and a project to this point but has been productive on special teams in the past which will help his cause. Late Seventh Round.

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