CHARLOTTE — The Panthers can't get enough position versatility, so they found a guy who can fill many roles for them.
With their second third-round pick of the night (83rd overall), the Panthers took Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble, a pick which delighted the coaching staff.
The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Tremble was mostly a blocker in college, but has the kind of versatility to play fullback and H-back and do a lot of different things.
The Panthers, as you may have heard, appreciate that. After losing fullback Alex Armah in free agency, had a vacancy for a guy with those kind of diverse skills. They brought in tight end Dan Arnold in free agency, but Tremble gives them a different look.
"The mentality that I have every time I step on the field is to try and be the most violent and versatile guy on the field," Tremble said. "That's something that I've also got to prove, that I can do everything on the field. Not just a good blocking game or something like that. I'm not going to be put in just one box. That's the main thing that I want to prove at that next level."
View photos of tight end Tommy Tremble from his two seasons at Notre Dame.
Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble (24) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble (24) runs into the end zone for a after a 4-yard pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble (24) sets up for a play during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble (24) during warmup before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Boston College defensive back Nolan Borgersen (5) tackles Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble (24) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble (24) extends the ball across the goal line as Louisville safety Drew Brenowitz (38) tries to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Notre Dame won 35-17. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
