Panthers scout recalls recognizing Luke Kuechly’s greatness before upcoming NFL Hall of Fame honor

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CHARLOTTE — In less than a week, Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly will be forever enshrined in NFL history ahead of the Hall of Fame ceremony.

In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9’s Phil Orban speaks with Robert Haines, a Panthers scout who recognized that the Boston College linebacker was going to be special.

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Channel 9 will air a one-hour special -- Carolina to Canton: The Luke Kuechly Story.

The Panthers kick off their preseason against the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton on Thursday night.