From Air Mattress to NFL | Carolina Panthers News

Zakee Wheatley, Panthers’ fifth-round rookie safety from Penn State, spills the tea on his relentless journey to the NFL — from his dad’s boxing matches and air mattress tumbles to earning a starting role in college. Draft day was pure family chaos as he got the call from Carolina, smiling so hard his cousins knew instantly. Rookie camp? A crash course in pro speed and mental toughness — but also where he’s learning to add his own flavor to the team that believed in him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49d7dfb2b53d0ead