Discussion: Carolina Panthers select WR Curtis Samuel

[Jeremy Igo]

With the 40th pick of the 2017 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers select WR Curtis Samuel. In doing so, they instantly boost their offense. Samuel is the speedy receiver the Panthers desperately needed, running a 4.31 40 yard dash at the combine. 

Info from NFL.com

STRENGTHS

 Has crisp feet for sudden change of direction. Long-strider with deep speed to challenge press coverage over the top. Shows defender an exaggerated jab fake at top of his routes to generate lean from cornerback and create separation out of his break. On comeback routes, can stutter feet into his break for a sudden stop-and-open timing throws. Has explosiveness both vertically and out of his breaks to uncover on all three levels. Can ramp it back up to top gear quickly after tapping his brakes in space. At his best when matched up in open space. Gets faster and more dangerous as the play unfolds. Has two years of kick-return experience. Moveable matchup piece.

WEAKNESSES

 Plays with some hip tightness that make his play more linear than fluid. Needs to work on release against press. Could get hung up off the line and into his routes by athletic, press-cover slot men. Has unnatural hands that fight the throw. Will default to body catches. Didn't have as many "pro-style" touches as teams would like. Averaged just 5.5 yards at the catch point, and several carries came on jet sweeps and stretch plays from shotgun. Average ball-tracking and adjustments to poor throws. Wasn't asked to handle blocking responsibilities very often.

DRAFT PROJECTION

 Round 2

SOURCES TELL US

 "It's kind of like with Jalin Marshall last year. How do you use him? He's not a running back and his routes and hands really aren't that good. Marshall went undrafted. Samuel is a better athlete but they are about the same size and give you the same concerns with how to use them." -- East regional scout for AFC team

 

Highlights:

 

 

[zacka77ack]

Gman always good for one.

[Yaboychris28]

Bye Byrd

[gmonjimbo]

Wow did not see this coming but i heard comparisons to Percy Harvin. Panthers were serious about adding playmakers 

[Ja Rhule]

fuging called it!

[Butterflyj30]

I think this is good!!

[RJK]

Called it

[dcpanther89]

Dave Gettleman has the most wtf picks in the second round


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[Fournettecation]

Hmm

[Burning Bush]

Wow sneaky pick, I LIKE.

[zacka77ack]

Most confusing is that people are saying hes also a RB. I don't know whats going on. "First round grade on Curtis."

NFL Network currently talking about whether Mike Shula can use both McCaffrey and Samuel.

[SOJA]

LOVE IT!!!!!

 

Cam getting the weapons he deserves!!! 

This guy is a baller and has got speed for days

[Shocker]

Nice!  Speed kills!

[MVPccaffrey]

No one can complain G-man doesn't draft offense