Panthers’ Kawann Short Went from the Other DT to Elite NFL Defender

January 30, 2016   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

The Denver Broncos offensive line better be prepared because it has a long day in front of it when the team's blockers line up to face Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short in Super Bowl 50.
In his third season, Short developed into one of the league's premier defenders and earned his first Pro Bowl nomination. Often overshadowed in a defense that features Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis and Josh Norman, the defensive tackle's performance has been as good or better than all three.
Short's 11 regular-season sacks tied the St. Louis Rams' Aaron Donald and Cincinnati Bengals' Geno Atkins for the most among defensive tackles. 
"He's been the most dominant inside player in the league this year, in my opinion," fellow defensive tackle Star Lotulelei told the Charlotte Observer's Jonathan Jones. 
Norman added, per ESPN's David Newton, "Kawann is a beast. He's indestructible. He's a titan on that line."
The former Boilermaker needed time t...

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