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Carolina Panthers depth chart
NFL · NFC South · 2026
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Nick Hampton

LB · 4th season
YR 4
Current depth chart
LBPractice squad — not on the active depth chartYR 4
Bio
Nick Hampton is a 6'3", 225-pound left outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, entering his fourth season of professional experience. Originally from Anderson, South Carolina, Hampton played college football at Appalachian State before being selected in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He currently holds a one-year contract with Carolina.
Nick Hampton played 15 games in 2025 with a 9% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'3"Weight225 lbHometownAnderson, SCAge26CollegeAppalachian StateDraftedRound 5 · #161 overall · 2023 · LARExperience3 NFL seasons
Contract
$411Kper year · AAV
Years 1Cap 0.1%
T-277 of 349 · LB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
10
TACKLES
Career path
APPALACHIAN STATEthrough 2022
RAMS2023 – 2025
Drafted · Round 5 · Pick 161
PANTHERS2026 — present