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 70-spot since we are 70 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-Najee Harris, RB, Alabama

Interestingly, Carolina is rumored to be in the market for Deshaun Watson and some believe Christian McCaffrey is a piece that could make the deal happen. If so, Carolina would need a running back desperately.

PFF-JALEN MAYFIELD, OT MICHIGAN

Carolina’s line is basically non-existent. Taylor Moton is the only shiny piece on that offensive line and we don’t know if the Panthers are negotiating to sign him in free agency or intend to use the franchise tag. Center Matt Paradise is the only contractually bound piece of the line.

The Draft Network- Richie Grant, S, UCF

The Panther’s secondary is up in the air. Veteran Tre Boston currently mans the free safety position with Justin Burris at strong safety, with a mix of Jeremy Chinn linebacker to strong safety throughout the game. Sam Franklin filled in nicely during Burris's absence because of injury, but with Burris likely a salary cap casualty, the Panthers could use some secondary help. Grant was a hot name at the Senior Bowl, where the Panther’s staff surely was paying attention.

Draftek-Darius Still, DT, WVU

The release of Kawaan Short opens a hole in the Panther’s defensive interior. Bravvion Roy played well in his rookie debut, and he has to be liked by the staff since he was a Baylor product. Nevertheless, the Panthers can only bank on Roy so much. Derrick Brown is holding it down, but we’ve seen what pairing two defensive tackles can do for a defensive line.

By Tony Dunn

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