Former Bulldog Artis-Payne Opening Eyes with Carolina Panthers in Rookie Camp

Former Allan Hancock College All-American Cameron Artis-Payne has opened some eyes already during rookie minicamp with the Carolina Panthers. Carolina drafted the former Bulldog in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. The running back signed a standard rookie contract with the Panthers for four years and $2.45 million with a signing bonus around $170,000, according to the Associated Press.

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Artis-Payne led the SEC with 1,608 yards, third-most in program history, and had 13 touchdowns along with 13 catches for 147 yards in 2014 for Auburn University. He owns nearly every rushing record at Hancock after his two seasons with the Bulldogs.

He received #34 with the Panthers and was the subject of an in-depth article this week featured on ESPN.com that included quotes from Hancock head coach Kris Dutra.