Kawann Short

Carolina Panthers 44th pick

DT ·

Purdue · 2013–2020

Games

167

Solo Tackles

32.5

Sacks

Kawann Short is a former defensive tackle out of Purdue, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 44th overall pick (round 2) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played 99 regular-season games from 2013 to 2020, with the Carolina Panthers. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2013

Round

Round 2

Pick

44th overall

Team

Carolina Panthers

Position

College

Purdue

Kawann Short Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 2013 draft class in sacks (32.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
2013	CAR	13	17	12	4	1.5	11	1	1
2014	CAR	14	18	19	3	3.5	11	2	1
2015	CAR	16	35	19	16	11	18	4	3
2016	CAR	16	28	25	12	6	17	3	1
2017	CAR	16	24	22	7	7.5	17	1	2
2018	CAR	14	25	13	10	3	7	1	1
2019	CAR	2	3	0	0	0	3	0	0
2020	CAR	3	3	3	0	0	1	0	0
Career		94	153	113	52	32.5	85	12	9

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

299 lbs

40-Yard Dash

5.08s

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