Undrafted out of Troy in 2011, Mario Addison spent his first two years in the league bouncing around practice squads and brief stints with Chicago, Indianapolis, and Washington. That nomadic start came to an end in December 2012 when the Carolina Panthers claimed him off waivers, setting the stage for one of the most remarkable developmental success stories in franchise history.

Initially brought in as a situational pass-rush specialist, Addison relied on a lightning-quick first step, low edge leverage, and a relentless motor to collapse pockets. Despite starting just three total games over his first four full seasons in Charlotte (2013–2016), Addison became a lethal third-down disruptor. He chipped in 2.5 sacks in 2013, 6.5 in 2014, and 6.0 in 2015 while helping propel Carolina to Super Bowl 50. In 2016, his role expanded even further as he led the team with 9.5 sacks despite coming off the bench for most of the year.

That breakthrough earned Addison a long-term extension and a full-time spot in the starting lineup beginning in 2017. He rewarded the Panthers with three consecutive double-digit or near-double-digit sack campaigns as the premier pass rusher on the edge. From 2017 through 2019, Addison anchored the perimeter with consistent pass-rushing production, recording 11.0 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in 2017, followed by a 9.0-sack campaign with 11 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles in 2018. He capped his tenure in Charlotte with 9.5 sacks, a career-high 16 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles during his final season in 2019.

Addison entered free agency and signed a multi-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, reuniting with former Panthers head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane. He later spent time with the Houston Texans before wrapping up his 12-year NFL career.  As a Panther, Addison played in 111 regular-season games (40 starts) and eight postseason contests. He logged 225 total tackles, 55.0 sacks, 49 tackles for loss, 103 QB hits, 11 forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.

The Committee Chairman, Kirk Buchner, interviews Tito Santana

March 2 – 22, 1963

The Four Seasons

Walk Like A Man

Mel Farr would get out of the gates quickly as the star from UCLA who was chosen 7^th Overall by the Detroit Lions would be named to the Pro Bowl and was the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.  He finished 5^th in Rushing Yards, but that would be the only time he was in the top ten in that.  He wasn’t done producing as he would have two more 900 Yards from Scrimmage seasons, the second of which coming in 1970 where he was named to his second Pro Bowl.  Farr played seven seasons, all with Detroit and he would accumulate 4,446 Yards from Scrimmage with 36 Touchdowns.