The Carolina Panthers might have greater needs than defensive tackle, but it's likely they're at least tempted by taking a standout at the position from their own backyard.

Larry Ogunjobi, a projected second-round selection out of University of North Carolina at Charlotte, performed well at the combine, opening eyes in the process. Ogunjobi has also made a fan of a Panthers player: defensive end Charles Johnson. The 10-year NFL veteran sent out the following tweet on Tuesday, indicating he wouldn't mind having Ogunjobi as a teammate.

True story: I want to see @Mr_Ogunjobi land on a team or the panthers. Only kid I know hit me on a consistent basis on how to become a pro — charles johnson (@randywattson) March 14, 2017

Carolina already has depth at defensive tackle and went high in the draft at the position last year with first-round selection Vernon Butler, so it remains to be seen if it would spend a second-round selection on Ogunjobi. But general manager Dave Gettleman likes his hogmollies, and it has to be tempting to him if he falls come draft day.

Not to mention - as of now - Kawann Short is only locked up for one more year (although he could be extended this offseason or next), and Star Lotulelei is heading into the final year of his contract. So the Panthers could help solidify the future of the position by investing in Ogunjobi.

The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder was a first-team All-Conference USA selection as a senior, accumulating 65 tackles and 13.5 tackles for loss.