75Sam Hecht
C · Rookie
ROOKIE R5
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Bio
Sam Hecht is a center from Shawnee, Kansas who played college football at Kansas State. The 6'4", 303-pound prospect was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. Hecht enters his first professional season with the Panthers on a four-year contract.
Player information
Height6'4"Weight303 lbHometownShawnee, KSAge23CollegeKansas StateDraftedRound 5 · #144 overall · 2026 · CARExperienceRookie season
Contract
$1.2Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $554KCap 0.4%
T-41 of 64 · C market by AAV
Career path
KANSAS STATEthrough 2025
PANTHERS2026 — present
Drafted · Round 5 · Pick 144