No. 16: DE Brian Burns The board fell the Panthers' way in round 1 and they got their top pass rushing… The board fell the Panthers' way in round 1 and they got their top pass rushing target in Burns.<doc-sep>The 2019 NFL Draft is officially over, but the fun doesn’t stop there. It’s now time for teams to bring in undrafted free agents to fill out their rosters. Use this thread as an updating tracker of all the undrafted free agents to sign with the Panthers. Panthers 2019 undrafted free agents Elijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia Corrion Ballard, S, Utah Damion Jeanpiere Jr., WR, Nicholls Jordan Kunaszyk, LB, California Panthers 2019 draft picks No. 16 — Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State No. 37 — Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss No. 100 — Will Grier, QB, West Virginia No. 115 — Christian Miller, EDGE, Alabama No. 154 — Jordan Scarlett, RB, Florida No. 212 — Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina No. 237 — Terry Godwin, WR, Georgia Are they are any UDFAs you’d like to sign? Share them with us! If the Twitter embed doesn’t load, click here.<doc-sep>ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 29: Jordan Scarlett #25 of the Florida Gators scores a third quarter rushing touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) The Carolina Panthers got some much-needed depth at running back. The Carolina Panthers continued to be very busy on the final day of the draft. In what can be seen as an insurance move, they selected running back Jordan Scarlett of the University of Florida with the 154th overall pick. Scarlett had a very productive year for Florida in 2018. He rushed the ball 131 times for 776 yards and five touchdowns. He had a tremendous game against South Carolina on November 10. In that contest, he rushed the ball 18 times for 159 yards. Averaging 8.8 yards per carry, a 28-yard scamper was his longest of the afternoon. He was a huge reason why Florida would edge the Gamecocks in that contest by a 35-31 margin. The performance against South Carolina was his second 100-yard game of the season. He also managed to ambush the Vanderbilt Commodores on October 13. Rushing the ball 16 times for 113 yards, he averaged 7.1 yards per carry. He also managed to find pylon on the day, and a 48-yard run was his longest of the afternoon. He certainly put up impressive numbers last season. Now, he looks to do the same for Carolina. This was a great draft pick. The Carolina Panthers desperately needed depth for Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey carried the load too many times last season and he definitely could have used breaks in some situations. Scarlett should allow McCaffrey to have a breather and offer production to boot. Norv Turner’s offense relies a lot on the running backs, and having a guy like Scarlett who can provide explosiveness and big-time playmaking ability is great. According to his NFL.com profile, Scarlett is a guy that can burst quickly out of his cuts and can stay on his feet after contact. That is certainly the mark of a physical running back, and the Panthers could definitely use that to complement Christian McCaffrey’s speed and finesse. He did suffer some off-the-field issues while at Florida, but I am all for giving second chances. Scarlett should be able to help Carolina right away. After a questionable pick with Will Grier yesterday, the Carolina Panthers made a safe one here with Scarlett. Again, this pick provides a great value and he can help Christian McCaffrey relax a little bit over the course of the game. Depth at the running back position was desperately needed, and the Carolina Panthers addressed it. I certainly can see him sliding into the running back rotation right away.<doc-sep>After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, former UGA running back Elijah Holyfield signed with the Carolina Panthers just minutes after the conclusion of the draft. UDFA news: The #Panthers are signing FA #Georgia RB Elijah Holyfield, source said. The son of Evander. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 27, 2019 The son of boxing great Evander Holyfield, Elijah played three seasons with the Dawgs and had a career high seven touchdowns and 6.5 yards per carry this past season. He was known as more of a power runner for UGA and will likely fill a similar role in the NFL. Holyfield adds depth to a Carolina team who’s backfield currently centers around Christian McCaffrey. UGA fans certainly wish him the best with the Panthers.<doc-sep>
After going undrafted, it took Elijah Holyfield only a few minutes to latch on with an NFL team. His professional career will reportedly begin in Carolina. Minutes after the 2019 NFL Draft ended, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the former Georgia running back is signing with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent. Holyfield is the son of former professional boxer, Evander. During his three-year career at Georgia, Holyfield rushed for only 1,340 yards and nine touchdowns, but it's worth noting that 1,018 of those yards and seven of those touchdowns came during his final season. He also averaged 6.4 yards per carry in 2018. Before the draft, CBS Sports NFL draft writer Chris Trapasso praised Holyfield's vision, writing: "Holyfield is a lightning-fast processor when deciding the most efficient way to pick up yardage. He wastes no time hitting the cutback lane or finding a hole to the outside after linebackers crash inside." But a slow 40-yard dash time caused his stock to drop to the point where he went undrafted. Twenty-five running backs were selected in this year's draft. In Carolina, Holyfield will be fighting for reps in a backfield that is led by Christian McCaffrey (the unquestioned starter) and bolstered by Cameron Artis-Payne, Reggie Bonnafon, and Elijah Hood. If Holyfield earns a roster spot over the summer, he'll have a chance to play against the team his dad wanted him to play for. Holyfield was Trapasso's ninth-ranked running back and 119th overall prospect in this year's draft. So, this could be a signing that pays off for the Panthers.