Carolina Panthers fans, get ready—there's a new wide receiver in town who might remind you of a familiar face.

Chris Brazzell II, the team's third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, hit the practice field for the first time during the Panthers' two-day rookie minicamp in uptown Charlotte. And while it's only Day One, the 22-year-old is already drawing comparisons to a former Panther: Robby Anderson.

The resemblance is hard to miss. Like Anderson, Brazzell stands an imposing 6-foot-4, carries a lean 189-pound frame, and possesses game-breaking speed that can stretch defenses vertically. Beat writer Sheena Quick was the first to point out the visual similarity on social media, sparking the conversation.

When asked about the comparison, head coach Dave Canales couldn't help but smile. "Yeah, I try to stay away from comparisons, but I'll be fair—tall guy like that with the speed that he has, there are some similarities there," Canales said. "And Robby was able to make an impact pretty early with his ability to capture the offense."

Anderson certainly made his mark in Carolina. Over nearly three seasons with the Panthers, he hauled in 161 receptions for 1,821 yards and nine touchdowns—including a career-high 1,096-yard campaign in his first year with the club. That kind of immediate production is exactly what the Panthers are hoping for from Brazzell, a first-team All-SEC selection in 2025.

But Canales isn't getting ahead of himself. "And that's the challenge that's out there for Chris. How quickly can we get him up to speed in our concepts? Knowing where to fit in, the splits—there's a lot of things he's gotta work on," the coach added.

Brazzell, selected 83rd overall, joins a wide receiver room that already boasts 2025 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan and 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legett. If he can channel even a fraction of Anderson's early impact, the Panthers' passing attack could be even more dangerous in 2026.