Sam Hecht (born April 3, 2003) is an American professional football center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and was selected by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Career Hecht attended Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kansas.
Hecht joined Kansas State University as a walk-on in 2021. After redshirting his first year in 2021, he played in 42 games with 25 starts at center from 2022 to 2025.Unpacking Future Packers: No. 62, Kansas State C Sam Hecht As a senior in 2025, he was named first team All-Big 12.K-State’s Hecht, Payne invited to NFL Combine He did not allow a sack during his college career.Fixing center issues in NFL draft might be easier said than done for Lions
Hecht was selected to play in the 2026 Senior Bowl and was invited to the 2026 NFL Combine.K-State’s Hecht, Payne invited to Panini Senior BowlTwo K-State football players have been invited to the NFL Draft Scouting Combine
Professional career
Hecht was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
References
External links Carolina Panthers bio Kansas State Wildcats bio