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Ranking the Carolina Panthers Best Compensatory Picks

By Brandon Croce

Jul 28, 2016; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Robert McClain (27) catches a pass during the training camp at Wofford College. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2016; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Robert McClain (27) catches a pass during the training camp at Wofford College. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman (8) punts in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman (8) punts in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Brad Nortman

Drafted: 2012 NFL Draft, 6th Round, 207th overall

The Carolina Panthers best pick with the compensatory picks has to be punter Brad Nortman. He went on to play in every game for the Panthers from his rookie season in 2012 to his departure in free agency after the 2015 season.

During those four seasons with the Panthers, Nortman averaged 72 punts per season with 2801.5 punting yards.

The consistency that he brought to the Panthers certainly could have been taken for granted as the team struggled to find a replacement for him this past offseason. After signing numerous punters, even into training camp, the team made a trade to acquire Andy Lee who was the team’s punter this past season for nine games.

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The Carolina Panthers were awarded a third round compensatory pick on Friday and hope that the player they select will be on this list next year.

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