Carolina Panthers officials held a private workout with Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall yesterday. The Panthers hold the 13th pick, and Mendenhall has been projected to go somewhere between 7 and 15. The team has consistently sent out signals that it is not completely sold on DeAngelo Williams as an every down back, and Mendenhall could be an option as the big back to pair with Williams. Source: Charlotte Observer http://www.rotoworld.com/content/home_NFL.aspx
word in my area(detroit/windsor) has it that the lions are taking a good look at mendenhall too seeing as they have released kevin jones. I think this guy is going to end up a pretty good back in the nfl