Colin Granger Signs with Carolina Panthers as Tight End

Colin Granger, a former college basketball player at Coastal Carolina, has signed with the NFL's Carolina Panthers as a tight end. Standing at 6-foot-9 and 225 pounds, Granger marks the tallest player on the Panthers' roster and is entering football for the first time, having not played since eighth grade. His basketball career, which included stints at Ohio and Western Carolina, saw him average 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in his final season. The Panthers view Granger as a developmental project, with potential to contribute if he can adapt to the sport, following in the footsteps of successful basketball-to-football transitions like Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham. While his chances of making the 53-man roster are slim, he could earn a practice squad position if he shows promise during offseason activities. Granger's previous football training and connections, including workouts with NFL lineman George Fant, may aid in his transition.