Round 4: Panthers Select Brandon Hogan

[Future of the Funchise]

West Virginia huh? I wonder who called in that pick.... o_0

[JawnyBlaze]

For what it's worth, walterfootball gave the pick an A:

98. Brandon Hogan, CB, West Virginia

Brandon Hogan is a really talented player who slipped to Round 4 because of an injury. The Panthers are getting some value at the beginning of Day 3. Hogan will contribute and possibly start in 2012. (Pick Grade: A)

[PantherBrew]

If you guys are so worried about ACLs then I dont wanna hear you touting that we need to resign Thomas Davis.

[Jackofalltrades]

Trusting Gregory and Hurney on this one.

[Future of the Funchise]

from nfl.com

Strengths

Hogan is a quick footed corner with adequate size. Maintains good position in zone coverage and shows a knack for finding the ball. Fiery player that diagnoses fast, fills quickly and looks to deliver a good pop in run support. Very good tackler that consistently wraps up the ball carrier.

Weaknesses

Does not possess the top end speed necessary to recover once he is beat. Lacks the ball skills necessary to be a playmaker at the next level. Loses momentum in transition and can be a liability in man coverage. Struggles to disengage from blockers in run support. Has major character concerns.

Grade

5.8

[Ruff]

I was hoping it would've been Edmond Gates. :(

[Ccat]

Brandon Hogan is cousin's with one of my teammate's so he's excited as hell about it. I don't know the guy though

[Millions]

Wanted Gates but I like the pick.

[tarheelblue89]

Is the DUI the only off-the field problem? If so, people are making way to much of that.

[Squirrel]

On the field he is a beast. If it wasnt for the DUI's I would have been touting him. He just got another one earlier this month. But on the field he is tough and plays the position well.

[SOJA]

we needed to take a risk on corner. I like it

[Stroupe-a-loop]

We are putting ourselves out there with picks like this and Cam. Interesting to see us swing for the fences after years of playing it safe.

[Squirrel]

Is the DUI the only off-the field problem? If so, people are making way to much of that.

Hard to say WVU is pretty good on covering up for other issues.

[SOJA]

so squirrel, you are the expert: do you think he can clean up his act? is he worth a high 4th