Carolina Panthers |
On the clock: Indianapolis Colts, Pick: 7.48 |
| Pick | Overall | Choice | Notes | |
| 1.14 | 14 | Sharrif Floyd, DT from Florida | The Carolina Panthers are more than happy to select DT Shariff Floyd from Florida. He fits right into our huge need at DT and can play 3-technique. Being only 20 years old, he brings a lot of upside to a young and feisty defensive line with 10+ sack defensive ends Charles Johnson and Greg Hardy. With his versatility, he can play inside or on the edge, giving head coach Ron Rivera and defensive coordinator Sean McDermott a lot of options with their fronts. | |
| 2.13 | 44 | Terron Armstead, OT from Arkansas-Pine Bluff | The Panthers are excited to select OT Terron Armstead from Arkansas-Pine Bluff. In two rounds, Carolina has fortified their lines, this time to protect Cam Newton and give the rushing attack some extra help. He gives guard/tackle versatility with his incredible athleticism. | |
| 4.11 | 108 | DeVonte Holloman, OLB from South Carolina | Just missing out on targets CB Leon McFadden and OT/OG Dallas Thomas, the Carolina Panthers go local and select OLB, DeVonte Holloman, from the University of South Carolina. Holloman will provide great depth at strong-side linebacker, solidifying the position in case any of the vets go down. He also is projected to be a solid contributor on special teams. | |
| 5.15 | 148 | Adrian Bushell, CB from Louisville | The Carolina Panthers go with the best player available and fill a need with CB Adrian Bushell from Louisville. Bushell is great press corner and blitzer, if called upon. Could be a good piece for Sean McDermott and his blitz packages. Like Holloman drafted earlier, Bushell will also contribute to special teams with his experience as a gunner and punt blocker. | |
| 6.14 | 182 | Zeke Motta, S from Notre Dame | He is a carbon copy of Harrison Smith who was a first round pick last year. He will come in and battle for a starting position in our struggling secondary |
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