It’s that time of year when there is very little to talk about beyond how the NFL Draft will shake out. Big boards are getting bigger by the day. Let’s take a look at the boards and see who sits at the 69-spot since we are 69 days out. These are not projections for the Panthers but simply a way to plow through the days left through the draft and learn a little about the prospects.

CBS-Tyler Shelvin, IDL, LSU

After picking a big-boy like Derrick Brown, it’s hard to see them zeroing in on a zero technique.

PFF-Humphrey Creed, IOL, Oklahoma

It took a year for Panthers to warm to Matt Paradis, but his standout plan in 2020 indicates he has some gas left in the tank. Paradis final years of his contract are team-friendly, but getting a younger option at center is certainly going to be needed.

The Draft Network- Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford

The secondary is a problem in Carolina. Few know how good Donte Jackson can be and nobody is comfortable when matched up against powerhouses like Mike Evans or Julio Jones. Carolina has been swinging at the secondary for years. As Rasul Douglas hits free agency and expectations for Troy Pride dip, Carolina isn’t out of the market for padding the secondary with a solid player.

Draftek-Cameron McGrone, ILB, Michigan

Despite Shaq Thompson accounting for a large amount of Carolina’s salary cap, linebacker play has diminished significantly since Luke Kuechly’s retirement. Tahir Whitehead was brought in to be a veteran presence as this team acclimated under a new coaching staff. Whitehead turned out to be tired, and it quickly became clear Carolina is lacking in the middle.

By Tony Dunn

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