British-born Mapalo “Maz” Mwansa brings raw talent and untapped potential to Carolina through the NFL’s International Player Pathway program. The Carolina Panthers just added a name to their ...

Mapalo “Maz” Mwansa’s journey to the NFL has been unique, even for a league that continues to expand its international footprint. The 20-year-old Mwansa grew up in Peterborough, England ...

Zambia's Mapalo Mwansa, who was born and raised in England, was selected by the Carolina Panthers from the NFL's International Player Pathway programme at the 2025 NFL Draft. Perry Knotts/Getty ...

The Carolina Panthers just added a name to their roster that few fans had on their radar—Mapalo “Maz” Mwansa. The 20-year-old edge rusher from Peterborough, England, is joining the team ...

Mapalo “Maz” Mwansa’s journey to the NFL has been unique, even for a league that continues to expand its international footprint. The 20-year-old Mwansa grew up in Peterborough, England ...