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2007 Carolina Panthers Community Captains: Robert Blanton, - Defensive Back - David W. Butler HS (Matthews, NC); Eric Breitenstein - Running Back - Watauga HS (Boone, NC); Jonathan Cooper - Offensive Lineman - John T. Hoggard HS (Wilmington, NC); Dalton Freeman - Offensive Lineman - Pelion HS (Pelion, SC); Braden Hanson - Quarterback - Charlotte Latin School (Charlotte, NC); James Hatten - Tight End - Hendersonville HS (Hendersonville, NC); Austin Johnson - Linebacker - Hickory HS (Hickory, NC); Kenneth Page - Offensive Lineman - A.C Flora HS (Columbia, SC); Michael Via - Offensive Lineman - Northeast Guilford HS (McLeansville, NC).

During the 2007 season, the Carolina Panthers have recognized ten high school student- athletes in the Carolinas through the Carolina Panthers Community Captain program. The program recognizes outstanding high school student- athletes in North and South Carolina who excel on the football field, in the classroom, and in their community. The Panthers Community Captain program encourages these outstanding young leaders to continue their leadership growth in both their collegiate and post- graduate careers.

In addition to being honored prior to the December 16th Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers game at Bank of America Stadium, the winners each received an authentic game- worn personalized Carolina Panthers jersey (embroidered with the honorary Community Captain patch). Each will have the opportunity to participate in community events with current Panthers players this school year.

The Carolina Panthers Community Captain Class of 2007 recipients includes the following student athletes:

Robert Blanton - Defensive Back - David W. Butler HS (Matthews, NC); Eric Breitenstein - Running Back - Watauga HS (Boone, NC); Jonathan Cooper - Offensive Lineman - John T. Hoggard HS (Wilmington, NC); Dalton Freeman - Offensive Lineman - Pelion HS (Pelion, SC); Braden Hanson - Quarterback - Charlotte Latin School (Charlotte, NC); James Hatten - Tight End - Hendersonville HS (Hendersonville, NC); Austin Johnson - Linebacker - Hickory HS (Hickory, NC); Kenneth Page - Offensive Lineman - A.C Flora HS (Columbia, SC); Michael Via - Offensive Lineman - Northeast Guilford HS (McLeansville, NC); *T.J. Johnson - Offensive Lineman - Aynor HS (Aynor, SC) - Not present due to injury*

For more information on the work that each of these student-athletes has done on and off the field, please visit the Community Captains page on Panthers.com.