The 2020 fourth-rounder had 529 snaps for the Panthers in his rookie season, and was more of a problem than a solution as a rookie with 32 tackles and a ghastly 39.3 PFF grade. Pride was carted off in the fourth quarter of Sunday's preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Panthers new-look cornerback corps includes veteran signings Rashaan Melvin and AJ Bouye and Pride wasn't expected to have a huge role this season even if he'd been healthy.

A rare athlete who won four state titles in track and field as a senior sprinter in high school, Pride (5'11/193) allowed just six catches on 38 targets 20-plus yards downfield in his four-year stint with the Fighting Irish. Although he was seldom burned on fly routes due to his elite 4.4 40-speed, opposing quarterbacks clearly weren't scared to throw his way, beating him for four touchdowns in 2019 alone. Pride has the athleticism and aggression to excel in man-to-man coverage, but he may have to settle for special teams until his defense at the catch point significantly improves.