Panthers sign Robert Lester SS Alabama

[Toundra]

Welcome !

[kman72]

Awesome, he was my top UDFA I wanted! now on to TE Joseph Fauria

[TruthVsComfort]

Very nice.

[Growl]

Guy was an early second rounder last offseason if he came out an many thought he'd rise throughout the draft process.

Then he went back to school, hired his mom to play for him in his place, and then showed up at the senior bowl and didn't actually bother to show he had any familiarity with the sport during the week.

We'll see who shows up. Worth trying out.

[2jakefansinva]

The sad part is Lester could legitimately be in the running for starter at SS and it really wouldn't surprise me if he won the job.

is that your way of saying you like the pick up?

[Panthro]

What happened to him that he became a udfa?

He played beside some 1st round talent...teams pry targeted him. He was 2nd in the country in INTS in 2010. He also ran a slower forty....for a safety

[Kevin Greene]

Walter:

4/24/13: Lester was quiet in the early going of 2012, but played better later in the season. He picked up 48 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, three passes broken up and four interceptions for the year. Lester had good games against Tennessee and Mississippi State with some struggles against LSU and Texas A&M. He didn't impress at the Senior Bowl or Combine, and his stock has fallen.

[CharlottePanther]

Solid highlight vid, I also like he played against top notch competition. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRzzXYyA16M

[KendrickPanther]

This is a guy I have wanted all along. Hopefully they can coach him up and get some football out of him.

[SOJA]

man this is a great UDFA signing

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

is that your way of saying you like the pick up?

Yes...was hoping we would take a safety in the 4th, 5th, or 6th.

[2jakefansinva]

Yes...was hoping we would take a safety in the 4th, 5th, or 6th.

we went bargin shopping.........and found a keeper.

[Tarheels23]

Just finish listening to the presser, and I wanted to say this, but didn't want to start another thread.

My God, Joe Person is so fuging behind. I mean he acted like it was such big news when Rivera said we're playing Godfrey at FS. I mean, catch up Joe, and get a fuging clue.

[KillerKat]

This may end up being the 2nd best rookie pickup this offseason next to Star.