Kawann Short was drafted in the 2nd round from Purdue in 2013 and played eight seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He became one of Carolina's top pass rushers, and in 2015, the starting right defensive tackle was selected for his first Pro Bowl. During that season, he reached the quarterback and took him down 11 times. Short was also chosen for a Second Team All-Pro and went to his second Pro Bowl in 2018. However, he was released in 2021 after two injury-plagued seasons. In his time with the Panthers, he had 32.5 sacks.
Kawaan Short
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The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2026
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- Games Played: 99
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Notable Statistics:
76 Games Started
9 Forced Fumbles
6 Fumble Recoveries
11 Fumble Recovery Yards
32.5 Quarterback Sacks
280 Combined Tackles
167 Solo Tackles
113 Assisted Tackles
59 Tackles for Loss
88 Quarterback Hits
45 Approximate Value7 Playoff Games
1 Forced Fumble
4.0 Quarterback Sacks
18 Combined Tackles
8 Solo Tackles
10 Assisted Tackles
3 Tackles for Loss
7 Quarterback Hits - Played For: Carolina Panthers
- College: Purdue
- Drafted: 2nd Round, 44th Overall in 2013
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Second Team All-Pro (2015)
Pro Bowl (2015 & 2018)
All-Rookie (2013)
Super Bowl Rings (None) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Tackles for Loss (1) (2015)
Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (1) (2015) - Notable All Time Rankings: None
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