Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Panthers
RISING STAR: How Zakee Wheatley Will IMPACT the Carolina Panthers Defense from Day One
The Carolina Panthers may have found their next free safety in Penn State’s Zakee Wheatley. Could this fifth-round draft pick quickly rise to starter status and reshape the Panthers’ secondary? With his proven ball-hawking skills, versatility across free, box, and nickel roles, and a reputation for leadership, Wheatley could be the steal of the draft. Julian Council breaks down Wheatley’s fit within the Panthers’ defense, recounts his journey at Penn State under James Franklin, and weighs in on his competition with fellow Nittany Lion Nick Scott for the starting role. Insights from Panthers area scout Kaleb Leach and Locked On Nittany Lions host Zack Seyko highlight Wheatley’s exceptional football IQ, tenacity, and upside. Key discussion points include Carolina’s safety depth chart, the impact of age and experience on Wheatley’s NFL trajectory, and how the Panthers’ defensive scheme could unlock his Pro Bowl potential. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.