Position: Running Back
Jersey Number: 20
Bench Press: 70kgs
40-Yard Dash: 4.5 seconds (later improved to 4.1 seconds)
Power: C
Speed: SS
Technique: S
MVP Odds: 3.3 to 1Panther's got genuine talent as a runner, but he's been stuck working as a ballboy thanks to Apollo's bias. He trains relentlessly, running across rooftops to stay sharp. His real goal is making it in the NFL so his grandmother can finally stop working—and he's one of the few people actually capable of choking down her infamous oatmeal, which tells you something about his character.
When Hiruma first showed him a web video of Eyeshield 21's abilities, Panther's whole perspective shifted. He'd initially turned down the Japan trip because he wanted to face Shin directly, but seeing Sena's speed made him change his mind. The two eventually became solid friends, and by the time Panther got on the field, Sena was running on fumes. They promised each other a real match next time they met.
Fans often note that Panther's character and design were inspired by Eusébio, the legendary soccer player nicknamed "The Black Panther."
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