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Eazy-E's Mock Draft

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#24 | CB - Jaire Alexander, Louisville 

Although he doesn't fit the mold of a typical Panthers cornerback, he the ball skills and ability to play man that this secondary desperately needs. Julio Jones, Mike Evans, and Michael Thomas aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

 

#55 | TE - Hayden Hurst, South Carolina

I don't buy the first round hype due to his age and where tight ends have been selected in prior drafts. (Hunter Henry for example was a better prospect coming out and fell to the second round) If not Hurst then another tight end or Justin Reid if he falls to the pick.

 

#85 | RB - Rashaad Penny, San Diego State

In-between the tackles runner with the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Great compliment to McCaffrey.

 

#88 | G/C - Frank Ragnow, Arkansas

Competition for Moton and insurance for Ryan Kalil. Future starting center.

 

#161 | DB - Siran Neal, Jacksonville State

Small school prospect with a ton of potential. Could end up as a starting free safety.

 

#197 | WR - Tre'Quan Smith, Central Florida

Put up great numbers for an undefeated knights team. 78% of his receptions went for a first down. Will potentially have to trade up to select him.

 

#234 | LB - Oren Burks, Vanderbilt

High character guy who shined at the combine. Doesn't have a true position but could be a great fit for the Panthers buffalo package.

 

#242 | QB - J.T Barrett, Ohio State

Joe Webb replacement.

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I don't understand the infatuation with Hurst. He hasn't played competitive football for that long and is 25 already. 

This year's TE class is very weak. 

We would be better off singing a veteran stopgap for a year then addressing the problem next year when hopefully the class is better and we can get a solid player at pick 32

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2 minutes ago, SOJA said:

I don't understand the infatuation with Hurst. He hasn't played competitive football for that long and is 25 already. 

This year's TE class is very weak. 

We would be better off singing a veteran stopgap for a year then addressing the problem next year when hopefully the class is better and we can get a solid player at pick 32

For me it's more about knowing the Panthers have interest in him than personally liking him as a prospect. He could even be their RD1 pick I think. 

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2 minutes ago, RoaringRiot said:

For me it's more about knowing the Panthers have interest in him than personally liking him as a prospect. He could even be their RD1 pick I think. 

this scares me considering how well connected you are

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4 minutes ago, SOJA said:

this scares me considering how well connected you are

Me too.. Spending a 1st round pick on a backup TE (for at least 2 years) who is more of a Kris Magnum "solid guy" than a Olsen "elite guy".. smh..

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38 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

No safety until the 5th round ? I'm sorry if we go into the season with Adam's and Sercy as our starters it's a fail. 

 

10 minutes ago, SOJA said:

I don't understand the infatuation with Hurst. He hasn't played competitive football for that long and is 25 already. 

This year's TE class is very weak. 

We would be better off singing a veteran stopgap for a year then addressing the problem next year when hopefully the class is better and we can get a solid player at pick 32

Here is how I view it: You go best TE or S available in the second. That's why I mentioned Justin Reid would be the pick if he fell to 55. I just think it is more likely Hurst is there than Reid. After the draft is usually when round 2, I guess you could call it, of free agency begins. Teams sometimes make cuts based on their picks and you can re-evaluate your roster with the new draft picks added. Right now the free agent safety market is pretty stout in comparison to the tight end market. I think we would be better off drafting a tight end and signing another veteran safety.

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