Panthers sign 3rd round pick WR Lafell from LSU

Published Jul. 20, 2010 7:41 p.m. ET

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The Carolina Panthers have signed third-round draft pick Brandon LaFell, leaving just one selection from this year's draft without a contract.

The Panthers announced the deal on Tuesday and expect LaFell to compete for playing time immediately as fourth-year pro Dwayne Jarrett has been slow to emerge as a consistent factor in the offense.

The wide receiver from LSU started 35 games with the Tigers, catching 175 passes for 2,517 yards and 25 touchdowns.

The only player from Carolina's 10 draft picks remaining unsigned is Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen.