Hunter Renfrow Eyes NFL Comeback: Visits Panthers, Potential Fit for Raiders' Revamp

March 28, 2025
Hunter Renfrow Eyes NFL Comeback: Visits Panthers, Potential Fit for Raiders' Revamp
  • The Panthers are looking to bolster their receiving corps, which includes veteran Adam Thielen and rookie Xavier Legette, making Renfrow a potential fit.

  • Renfrow, drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft, had a standout 2021 season with 103 receptions and over 1,000 receiving yards.

  • Free-agent wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is making a push for an NFL comeback after sitting out the entire 2024 season.

  • Recently, he visited the Carolina Panthers, which presents an opportunity for him to play closer to his South Carolina roots, although no contract has been signed yet.

  • Simultaneously, the Las Vegas Raiders, who released Renfrow in March 2024, are in need of wide receiver depth to support their new quarterback, Geno Smith.

  • Despite his impressive past, Renfrow's production declined sharply in the following seasons, primarily due to injuries and competition for playing time.

  • Renfrow is actively working to revive his NFL career and demonstrate that he can still contribute effectively on the field.

  • After his release, Renfrow did not play in the 2024 NFL season, but at 29 years old, he still has the potential to be a valuable slot receiver.

  • According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Renfrow plans to play in the 2025 NFL season, making him an attractive option for teams in need of a slot receiver.

  • Renfrow gained fame at Clemson, where he was a two-time College Football Playoff national champion and a Burlsworth Trophy winner.

  • In 2022, he struggled with a concussion that sidelined him for five games, and in 2023, he recorded only 25 receptions for 255 yards.

  • The Raiders opted to release him to manage cap space, despite his previous contributions to the team.

Summary based on 10 sources


Get a daily email with more NFL stories

More Stories