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DEONTE BROWNG, CAROLINA PANTHERS Panthers selected G Deonte Brown with the No. 187 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Brown (6'3/344) was a 24-game starter in Tuscaloosa that left college with two national championship rings. He’s a force in the run game, combining Herculean raw power and light feet in one enormous package. Brown gave Auburn DT Derrick Brown, a top-10 NFL Draft pick, fits in 2019. But length and movement limitations -- Brown turned in a rough 1.49 RAS score at his pro day workout -- leave him exposed in pass protection against longer, springier interior players. Brown makes for a fearsome road-clearing run-blocker in a gap/power scheme if Carolina can handle the pass pro limitations. The Panthers offensive line was PFF's 19th rated run blocking unit in 2020.

KEITH TAYLORDB, CAROLINA PANTHERS Panthers selected Washington CB Keith Taylor with the No. 166 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Taylor (6'2/198) started for Huskies his final two years on campus. He didn't accrue any notable accolades and broke up only six passes, none of which were interceptions. Taylor was at his best on film when allowed to sit in shallow zones and drive back toward the ball. Taylor may have an explosive, yet inconsistent trigger on these assignments, but his tackling and demeanor are admirable. Taylor would be best in a zone-heavy scheme, either outside or in the slot, and may have a future at safety if things do not work out at cornerback.

DAVIYON NIXONDT, CAROLINA PANTHERS Panthers selected Iowa DT Daviyon Nixon with the No. 158 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Nixon (6'3/313) made his way to the Hawkeyes by way of Iowa Western Junior College where he JUCO transferred from as a three-star recruit. The Kenosha, WI native redshirted in 2018 before showing promise in 2019 by posting 21 pressures, 3.0 sacks and a 76.9 defensive rating according to PFF. It was 2020 when Nixon really established himself as a top flight defensive tackle, being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a consensus All-American. An active player who likes to use his quick burst and agility to keep blockers off balance, Nixon employs a “euro-step” move when rushing the passer that calls back to his basketball background. He wins with speed and subtlety in the pass rush game as opposed to brute strength. Nixon excelled at his pro day, running a 4.90 40-yard dash and posting a 8.40 RAS. He'll help replace Kawann Short on the inside of the Panthers' defense.