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 68-spot since we are 68 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-Terrance Marshall, Jr, WR, LSU

It seems wild to think about receivers with all of Carolina’s roster deficiencies after both Robby Anderson and DJ Moore racked up 1000 yard seasons in 2020. Anderson is in the final year of his contract, and Carolina’s receiving core isn’t the biggest. Moore is sturdy but isn’t the big-bodied receiver that helps in the red zone. Add that Carolina will likely lose Curtis Samuel, Carolina will have to keep adding bodies to the receiver room.

The Draft Network-Patrick Jones II, EDGE, Pittsburgh

Carolina has invested a lot of early draft capital on the defensive front. The staff got a close-up look at Jones at the Senior Bowl, where he’s reported to have had a strong showing. They’ll know if this is the type of player you can’t pass on, no matter how many roster needs you may have. You can never have too many pass-rushers though.

Draftek.com Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC, WR

Curtis Samuel will likely leave in free agency and Robby Anderson is in the final year of his contract. St. Brown polished, explosive, and the type of player you can see Matt Rhule falling in love with. I’m thinking Joe Brady would have quite a few ideas of how to get him involved, which would us in the aftermath of losing Samuel.

PFF-Paris Ford, S, Pittsburgh

Carolina needs secondary help, today releasing Trae Boston. It’s hard to see how Carolina cannot work to improve the defensive backfield. Reports, however, suggest they were especially impressed by Richie Grant at the Senior Bowl.