ProFootballFocus presents: Carolina Panthers 7-round mock draft: Bryce Young gets some help, defense gets reinforcements

[TheSpecialJuan]

44 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Dave Canales was on Pro Football Talk with Mike Florio earlier today. He was asked what are the teams top 3 needs. His answer: D-line, safety, and offensive weapons (WR, TE, RB)

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[Navy_football]

Isn't Billy Bowman a safety?

[Loyalty4Life]

I want a safety.  Evero asks a lot from the position.  I remember vividly  Jordan Fuller being on an island or forced to cover the slot  and getting burned badly.  More than a few times.

[CPF4LIFE]

Well that draft sucks. 

[Jon Snow]

9 minutes ago, CPF4LIFE said:

Well that draft sucks. 

Which means that is pretty much how it will go.

[Shocker]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Dave Canales was on Pro Football Talk with Mike Florio earlier today. He was asked what are the teams top 3 needs. His answer: D-line, safety, and offensive weapons (WR, TE, RB)

[PleaseCutStewart]

3 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

ound 1, Pick 8: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

Adding a true dominant X receiver like McMillan would help the Panthers unlock the full potential of 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette. Despite frequently facing rolled coverage, McMillan still put up elite production in 2024, hauling in 86 catches for 1,327 yards and eight touchdowns. He thrived in contested situations, securing 18 of 32 such targets—often against multiple defenders—while also forcing an impressive 29 missed tackles.

Round 2, Pick 58: S Malaki Starks, Georgia

Starks' production dipped in 2024, but his coverage performance in 2023 showcased his impact. That season, he allowed just 18 completions on 37 targets while recording three interceptions and seven pass breakups.

Round 3, Pick 74: DI Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech

Peebles pairs his agility and quickness with excellent hand usage, making him a highly effective interior pass rusher. He led all defensive interior players in college football with a 27.3% win rate on true pass sets.

Round 4, Pick 109: T Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, Florida

Crenshaw-Dickson transferred to Florida from San Diego State for the 2024 season and delivered the best performance of his career, allowing just one sack and no quarterback hits.

Round 4, Pick 112: DI Jordan Phillips, Maryland

Phillips is a force against the run, recording 20 stops and seven tackles for loss or no gain in 2024.

Round 5, Pick 140: LB Kobe King, Penn State

King's 89.2 run-defense grade in 2024 ranked fifth among all linebackers in this year's draft class.

Round 5, Pick 146: LB Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma

Bowman has a natural instinct for making plays in coverage, tallying 11 interceptions and 10 forced incompletions over the past three seasons at Oklahoma.

Round 5, Pick 163: WR Antwane Wells Jr., Mississippi

Wells was a big-play machine in 2024, averaging 19.4 yards per reception. He converted 20 of his 29 catches into first downs, including six touchdowns.

Round 7, Pick 228: CB Mac McWilliams, UCF

McWilliams transferred to UCF from UAB last year and allowed just 23 receptions for 137 yards on 41 throws into his coverage.

I think I hate all of these picks except for Peebles. I hope this isn't close to our actual draft...

[Panthero]

Jon Snow speaks the truth. That draft can eat a big ole pecker.