Carolina Panthers: Mock draft 2.0

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Nov 28, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Adrian Baker (21) intercepts the pass intended for South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (11) during the first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2: pick 62: Pharoh Cooper – South Carolina WR

Why the Carolina Panthers need him:

Next to defensive end, wide receiver might be the biggest hole on Carolina’s roster. Cam Newton had all kinds of trouble last year with his wideouts screwing up and lost more yards than any other NFL quarterback to drops.

Ideally the Panthers would get a tall receiver with a wide catch radius, but the return of Kelvin Benjamin makes that less important. They could also use another smaller, quicker kind of wideout who can stretch the defense vertically, and the local Cooper fits the bill. He can also fill in at returner if something happens to Ted Ginn and has experience in the running game.

Over the last two years Cooper has put up over 2,000 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns.

Highlights:

The good:

“Shows vision, subtle cuts and balance to absorb a hit and keep his feet, traits which will help him maintain a steady role as a returner. He’s quick to the hole, wasting no time dancing and accelerates smoothly.” -CBS Sports

The bad:

“When asked to run more intricate routes like post-corners, Cooper shows that he’s still a work in progress as a route-runner, shuffling rather than exploding out of his cuts.” -CBS Sports

Measurables:

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