The Carolina Panthers went into this year's NFL Draft needing to address a lack of depth at four key positions. One of those came immediately in the first round with the others coming in days two and three. Here's a brief overview of the picks made by GM Scott Fitterer and head coach Matt Rhule.
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Wife of Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule guides team s selection of RB Chuba Hubbard in NFL draft
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Matt Rhule s wife gets her wish as Panthers draft Chuba Hubbard (0:36)
Former Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard gets the call from coach Matt Rhule that he has been drafted by the Panthers. (0:36)
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It turns out Julie Rhule also is a part of the process.
Rhule got a text from his wife 10 minutes before Carolina made its fourth-round selection on Saturday. She insisted he take Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, who rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns against Rhule s Baylor team in 2019.