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Captain Munnerlyn # prospect in 2009 NFL Draft.

Captain Munnerlyn NFL Draft Bio

Captain Munnerlyn (born April 10, 1988) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Panthers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina for three years.

Munnerlyn played high school football at Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama where he was named All–region three times. Following high school he chose to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks after receiving scholarship offers from two other teams. As a freshman in 2006 he played in 11 games and recorded a season high five tackles in two. In 2007, Munnerlyn was both a nickel back and return specialist for the Gamecocks. Following the season he was named All–Southeastern Conference (SEC). In 2008, he was elevated to starting cornerback while also returning kicks and punts. Against Kentucky, he returned a kickoff 84 yards and a blocked field goal 81 yards. On the second day of the 2009 NFL Draft, Munnerlyn was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round (216 overall).

After high school Munnerlyn was recruited by South Carolina, West Virginia and Kansas State. He chose South Carolina on January 13, 2006. As a freshman, Munnerlyn was not redshirted and played in 12 games. He missed one game due to an infection in his forearm. For the season, he recorded 36 tackles with his season high of five coming against Tennessee and Houston. Munnerlyn also recorded two interceptions and five pass deflections.

In 2007, as a sophomore, Munnerlyn split time at cornerback and kick returner and was called a "shut down corner" on Rivals.com. Against Vanderbilt, to whom South Carolina lost 17–6, Munnerlyn returned a punt 46 yards and also forced a fumble. In the same game, South Carolina wide receiver Kenny McKinley fielded a punt and flipped it to Munnerlyn who gained eight yards. Following, the season he was named First–team All–SEC.

Head coach Steve Spurrier benched Munnerlyn for the first series against Ole Miss due to Munnerlyn missing class and team weightlifting sessions. Against Kentucky, Munnerlyn returned a kickoff 84 yards before being tackled on the 16 yard line. On the next play quarterback Stephen Garcia completed a touchdown pass to Kenny McKinley. In the same game, Munnerlyn returned a blocked field goal for an 81 yard touchdown.

He declared for the NFL Draft following the 2008 season.

Draft Year: 2009 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Captain Munnerlyn

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Captain Munnerlyn	Cornerback	5 ft 8 in	195 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
7	216	Carolina Panthers	South Carolina	Mobile, Alabama

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