Carolina Panthers NFL Draft - Day 2 Predictions

[Crazydounut]

Panthers stay put in 2nd and take BPA. More than likely Boyd, Shepard, Fuller, or La'Raven if he falls

Edited April 29, 2016 by Crazydounut

[KB_fan]

I'll predict Cravens.  He was coming up as top of the board for us at #62 in a lot of the mocks I was doing last week.  I predict we'll trade up in the 3rd.

[Shocker]

I will say OT in 2.

[KB_fan]

3 minutes ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Beyond this point, there's no way he drops. The Steelers, Ravens, Lions, etc loved him. We'll have to move up to get him. Unless teams keep reaching for questionable talent like in the first round...

Ah, ok.  I hadn't really picked up on there being a lot of other interest in him.

I picked him because I thought he might fall, not because he's the player I most want.  Personally I'm pretty excited by Shepard & Hunter Henry & what they could bring to the offense.  But I really don't have confidence we will trade up to get them.  Thing it would cost too much.

[Shocker]

One thing...if the Cowboys and Seahawks do not take Derrick Henry he might be there.  Hmmm

[chbright]

10 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

I don't see it. I hope fans don't put that kind of pressure and expectation on him right away. 

 

He reminds me more of Hines Ward more than anyone. 

Hines Ward paired with the twin towers for 3 to 4 years, what's not like. Great value too. He is a plug and play guy IMO. His ceiling isn't that of funch, but ready day camp opens.

 

I get Cravens as a potential day 1 starter at SS if Boston doesn't up his game. Same with HH over Dickson.

 

My question is how the staff feels adding another offensive linemen beyond just depth guys. They are said to like Williams but where, LT or do they see him as a RT. If he isn't a viable option at LT do they have a guy like Spriggs rated as worthy of a trade up. If Williams is LT in waiting, I don't see us going OT for a while now (value is gone at RT fight now)

[TheSpecialJuan]

Chris Jones at 62

[stirs]

Trade up with the Colts to #48 pick and take Ogbah or H Henry

[Panfan35]

We will need to trade up if we want Henry he just fits what we want to do run power football and he has breakaway speed. Stewart get hurt all the time now and their is a big drop off in production when he is not in the game. Butler and Henry would be a great draft

[Lout]

8 hours ago, Lout said:

While I believe the Panthers will be forced to trade-up in Round 2 to get one of the three remaining CBs available (MacKenzie Alexander, Xavien Howard, Kendall Fuller), I will simply assume we will stay put.

Here are my potential prospects on Day 2 (with our current picks).  I don't believe there is a CB worth drafting at the end of Round 2 that can make an immediate impact, so if we don't trade up, don't expect a CB here unless one of the aforementioned 3 above were to fall.

2nd Round Prospects

Kenneth Dixon - RB - LA Tech,  Another Bulldog?  Could be.  Dixon holds the record for most FBS TD's in history.  He has many miles on him, but I believe has many more.  Very stout with great center of gravity.  Reminds me of a poor man's JStew.  Reliable hands, and can identify blitzers well.  He does have a fumbling issue that will need to be addressed..  900 touches and 14 fumbles in career.

Su'a Cravens - SS - USC, Here is a guy we have been rumored to have "scary interest" in.  We lost Roman Harper, and this guy could help fill that void.  He can really cover on an island, great instincts and reactive, however, his tackling leaves some to be desired.  He's not an especially stout or physical player.  At 222lbs he would need to lose a few pounds.

TJ Green - FS - Clemson,  Height/Weight/Speed guy.  Huge coverage range.  Yet, very raw prospect, poor tackling form preferring to lung with shoulder rather than wrap up.. does not have good instincts.  Fastest safety in the draft, with a very high ceiling.. I'd say Eric Berry is his ceiling, but also very low floor.  With proper coaching, could be great.

Sterling Shepard - WR - Oklahoma, This guy reminds me of Golden Tate all day.  Would help round out our offense and replace Jerrico Cotchery.  Playmaker with the ball in his hands and the best route runner in the draft.

3rd Round Prospects

Charles Tapper - DE - Oklahoma,  He's a slightly more athletic version of Charles Johnson in my opinion.  They just happen to have the same first name, and same measurable.  Non-stop motor, great bull rush, long arms.  Lacks elite quickness, but has enough for OT to respect the outside move.  Doesn't have a plethora of pass rush moves as he was asked to contain mostly at Oklahoma. 

Braxton Miller - WR - Ohio St,  He's raw at the position, but I think he has a higher ceiling than Sterling Shepard due to his elite athleticism.. they are the same style of shifty, slot-based WR that we need to round out our offense.  Would replace Jerrico Cotchery.

Cyrus Jones - CB - Alabama,  An undersized, yet, very quick and agile slot guy that would allow Benwikere to move outside.  Best return man in the draft.  Not the best cover corner, better suited to the slot due to lack of top-end speed.  Very physical at POA with strength to re-route receivers.  Needs to work on run awareness but very good in run support when properly diagnosing play.

Zack Sanchez - CB - Oklahoma,  Very instinctive player that likes to take chances on the ball.  Great ball skillz, but can bite on the double move, and pump fake.  If he can learn discipline, he could be a great CB in our system.  Smaller frame but physical for his size.. He's got a little Tyrann Matheiu in him.

Alex Collins/Jonathan Williams - RB - Arkansas,  Both players will go in this area.  Both players have similar strengths and weaknesses.  Both players run a little upright, and need to lower pad level.  Decent pass blocking.  Weren't asked to catch much.  In the mold of Chris Ivory... strong physical runners that can wear you down.  Quick and shifty between the tackles.

Harlan Miller - CB - SE Louisiana,  Small school prospect with good upside.  Tenacious tackler with great wrap-up ability.  Very quick feet on tape, with ability to mirror receivers.  A little slow.. same speed as Norman, but perfect for zone scheme.  Very thin, needs to add weight at the next level.. poor combine numbers.

James Bradberry - CB - Samford,  Another small school guy.  Looks great in zone, but needs much work on press coverage.  Very long corner that looks the part but has issues with footwork.  Not very physical preferring to lower his head on contact and doesn't drive through target. 

Welp, I had James Bradberry as a potential 3rd round target.  Huge reach Gettleman.  I think Von Bell getting taken before us through him off his game and he wasn't ready with a counter.

[Lout]

On 4/29/2016 at 11:48 AM, Lout said:

While I believe the Panthers will be forced to trade-up in Round 2 to get one of the three remaining CBs available (MacKenzie Alexander, Xavien Howard, Kendall Fuller), I will simply assume we will stay put.

Here are my potential prospects on Day 2 (with our current picks).  I don't believe there is a CB worth drafting at the end of Round 2 that can make an immediate impact, so if we don't trade up, don't expect a CB here unless one of the aforementioned 3 above were to fall.

2nd Round Prospects

Kenneth Dixon - RB - LA Tech,  Another Bulldog?  Could be.  Dixon holds the record for most FBS TD's in history.  He has many miles on him, but I believe has many more.  Very stout with great center of gravity.  Reminds me of a poor man's JStew.  Reliable hands, and can identify blitzers well.  He does have a fumbling issue that will need to be addressed..  900 touches and 14 fumbles in career.

Su'a Cravens - SS - USC, Here is a guy we have been rumored to have "scary interest" in.  We lost Roman Harper, and this guy could help fill that void.  He can really cover on an island, great instincts and reactive, however, his tackling leaves some to be desired.  He's not an especially stout or physical player.  At 222lbs he would need to lose a few pounds.

TJ Green - FS - Clemson,  Height/Weight/Speed guy.  Huge coverage range.  Yet, very raw prospect, poor tackling form preferring to lung with shoulder rather than wrap up.. does not have good instincts.  Fastest safety in the draft, with a very high ceiling.. I'd say Eric Berry is his ceiling, but also very low floor.  With proper coaching, could be great.

Sterling Shepard - WR - Oklahoma, This guy reminds me of Golden Tate all day.  Would help round out our offense and replace Jerrico Cotchery.  Playmaker with the ball in his hands and the best route runner in the draft.

3rd Round Prospects

Charles Tapper - DE - Oklahoma,  He's a slightly more athletic version of Charles Johnson in my opinion.  They just happen to have the same first name, and same measurable.  Non-stop motor, great bull rush, long arms.  Lacks elite quickness, but has enough for OT to respect the outside move.  Doesn't have a plethora of pass rush moves as he was asked to contain mostly at Oklahoma. 

Braxton Miller - WR - Ohio St,  He's raw at the position, but I think he has a higher ceiling than Sterling Shepard due to his elite athleticism.. they are the same style of shifty, slot-based WR that we need to round out our offense.  Would replace Jerrico Cotchery.

Cyrus Jones - CB - Alabama,  An undersized, yet, very quick and agile slot guy that would allow Benwikere to move outside.  Best return man in the draft.  Not the best cover corner, better suited to the slot due to lack of top-end speed.  Very physical at POA with strength to re-route receivers.  Needs to work on run awareness but very good in run support when properly diagnosing play.

Zack Sanchez - CB - Oklahoma,  Very instinctive player that likes to take chances on the ball.  Great ball skillz, but can bite on the double move, and pump fake.  If he can learn discipline, he could be a great CB in our system.  Smaller frame but physical for his size.. He's got a little Tyrann Matheiu in him.

Alex Collins/Jonathan Williams - RB - Arkansas,  Both players will go in this area.  Both players have similar strengths and weaknesses.  Both players run a little upright, and need to lower pad level.  Decent pass blocking.  Weren't asked to catch much.  In the mold of Chris Ivory... strong physical runners that can wear you down.  Quick and shifty between the tackles.

Harlan Miller - CB - SE Louisiana,  Small school prospect with good upside.  Tenacious tackler with great wrap-up ability.  Very quick feet on tape, with ability to mirror receivers.  A little slow.. same speed as Norman, but perfect for zone scheme.  Very thin, needs to add weight at the next level.. poor combine numbers.

James Bradberry - CB - Samford,  Another small school guy.  Looks great in zone, but needs much work on press coverage.  Very long corner that looks the part but has issues with footwork.  Not very physical preferring to lower his head on contact and doesn't drive through target. 

I must admit, I am pretty thrilled that we got Sanchez in the 5th round, as I listed him here as a potential 3rd round selection.  Bradberry may have been a reach, but we more than made up for it with Sanchez.  I didn't list Worley because of off-field concerns, but he should be a good addition.  Sanchez is an excellent schematic fit, and great pick!  I think he might get more playing time (early on) than Bradberry and Worley.

 

[Panthers8969]

Steve Smith is the most overrated receiver the NFL has ever seen. Sir Cameron Newton: Leader of Men, Lover of Puppies...Esquire is a mediocre quarterback who lost us the Super Bowl and Von Miller made him his bitch. I'm glad we released Josh Norman and I think that all of the CBs we drafted will be better. It pains me to say this but I do not think this team will ever be back to the Super Bowl. Last year was our one good shot and we blew it. The Panthers will soon be the laughing stock of the NFL.