Panthers attend private workout by Mendenhall
Carolina Panthers03/27/2008 8:15 PM The Charlotte Observer reports Carolina Panthers officials held a private workout on campus today with Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall (5, at right). Mendenhall is rated the No. 2 back available in the draft and could be a good fit in the Panthers' offense with his size (5-10, 225 pounds), power and breakaway explosiveness. The Panthers have the 13th pick in the first round, and Mendenhall is projected to go somewhere been picks 7 and 15. It is believed that Carolina sent its top officials to the workout, including GM Marty Hurney and HC John Fox. Read more