The Panthers fell in love with Brian Burns last season https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Donte-Jackson-Jersey , imagining the impact the Florida State pass-rusher could make on a team that badly needed his kind of burst.But they also know the player they saw then might get pushed around, which is why he’s trying to transform his body before his rookie season.The first-round pick said he played last season at 230 pounds, but he showed up at 253 pounds for the Scouting Combine — which is closer to the size he probably needs to be to play outside linebacker in the NFL. That’s also 10 percent of his previous body weight on top of his lean frame.That’s a dramatic gain, and nearly half of that has fallen off since then, as he said at the end of minicamp he was at 243. The question for him now is how to balance the size he wants without losing the explosiveness he needs.“I honestly do not know the answer to that question,” Burns said of the ideal weight. “I felt great at 250 Greg Olsen Jersey , 253. That was my max weight. i felt great at that weight. Now I just have to work on putting that back on.“They haven’t given me a specific number they want me at. I’m pretty much putting that weight on for myself, because I think it will benefit me at this level.”Burns said that as he tries to bulk up, he’s talked to the team nutritionist about making sure he’s putting the right things in his body, since he knows it has to be taken more seriously now.“Eat right. That’s it. Eat right and stay hydrated,” he said. “Just knowing the importance of hydration is important, because I get dehydrated fast Fozzy Whittaker Color Rush Jersey , and I realize that can be up to five pounds at a time.“You can do that in college if you take advantage of resources. Coaches and nutritionists are there, but being a college kid, you ain’t really listening to that. You’ve got a nutritionist and everything, but if you’re up late studying, you go to Whataburger or McDonald’s and pick up a quick snack. I know I can’t be doing that now.”Finding that happy medium instead of the medium fries will be key, because the Panthers need him to play a role. They added veteran Bruce Irvin Rashaan Gaulden Jersey , but as they transition to a hybrid 3-4 defense, they’re hungry for edge rushers, and hope Burns can fill that need. The Panthers will have two former players announcing their Day 2 picks at this year’s draft in Nashville, Tenn." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomFiled under:Panthers 2019 NFL DraftUPDATE: Jon Beason and Charles Johnson to announce Panthers’ 2nd and 3rd round picks at 2019 NFL DraftNew,15commentsThe Panthers will have two former players announcing their Day 2 picks at this year’s draft in Nashville, Tenn.EDTShareTweetShareShareUPDATE: Jon Beason and Charles Johnson to announce Panthers’ 2nd and 3rd round picks at 2019 NFL DraftUpdate: According to Bill Voth Thomas Davis Color Rush Jersey , there was a bit of a miscommunication from the NFL regarding who will announce the Panthers’ 2nd round pick on Friday night. It’s not Christian McCaffrey, but rather former Panthers linebacker Jon Beason who will make the announcement.The Carolina Panthers will have current star running back Christian McCaffrey and former star defensive end Charles ‘Big Money’ Johnson on hand at the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, Tenn. to announce the team’s second and third round picks, according to multiple reports.The Panthers currently have three picks on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. They hold the No. 15 pick in the second round (No. 47 overall), the No. 14 pick in the third round (No. 77 overall) and the No. 37 pick in the third round (No. 100 overall). The No. 100 overall pick is a compensatory pick, so it’s the most important of the three selections.McCaffrey and Johnson join a growing list of current and former Panthers to announce the team’s draft picks. Who do you think the Panthers will take with the picks to be announced by McCaffrey and Johnson? Share your thoughts with us!