It's only been one drive, but Haynes King looks like he belongs on an NFL field. The Carolina Panthers UDFA was a long shot to make the roster, but he was also a surprising undrafted player. He's proving as much tonight. The Hall of Fame Game is not populated by top-tier NFL talents, but neither is King throwing to, handing to, or being blocked for by top-tier talents. Yet, he looks extremely comfortable running an offense and making plays. — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 7, 2026King's first NFL action was really good. The dual-threat athlete was crisp through the air and aggressive, and he made plays with his legs when necessary. The Panthers only have 53 roster spots, and a third QB isn't the biggest need in the world.But after one drive, it's clear that the Panthers cannot afford to let him go to the practice squad, where an NFL team will absolutely poach him as soon as possible. Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow