We’re counting down the days until the Panthers kick off the 2024 season.
We’re officially 10 days away from the Carolina Panthers kicking off the 2024 NFL season against the New Orleans Saints. That’s right, we’re in the final countdown! It will be their second consecutive road opener. Now it’s time for our annual roster countdown to highlight the players on the Panthers’ roster. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the player wearing the the No. 10 jersey— punter Johhny Hekker.
Stability and reliability are what you want on special teams and Hekker is entering his third season of providing that for the Panthers, even at the ripe age of 34. He has been the driving force behind a special teams unit that has consistently had the Panthers in or near the top ten in punting yards and net punting yards. Part of that is, of course, an absolute abundance of punting opportunities, but much of it is also the talent and reliability that Hekker has brought to the team.
How about it Panthers fans, do you think we’re going to see more or less of Hekker this year? Scroll on down to the comments and share your thoughts with us!