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Panthers Post NFL Combine Mock Draft

By Joshua Powell

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Carolina Panters general manager Dave Gettleman speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Carolina Panters general manager Dave Gettleman speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (21) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Derek Barnett (9) in the second half at the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Tennessee defeated Northwestern 45-6. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (21) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Derek Barnett (9) in the second half at the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Tennessee defeated Northwestern 45-6. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1, Pick 8

Derek Barnett, DE – Tennessee

The Panthers could use a young pass rusher after trading away Kony Ealy and adding Derek Barnett would do wonders for the defensive line. Barnett is an absolute beast and would easily fit in with the defense in Carolina. While the move would push Charles Johnson or Julius Peppers into depth roles, their experience would be extremely beneficial for the young prospect. The Panthers invested a lot of money in Mario Addison and while it seems he is likely to become a starter, it could be Barnett opposite of Addison. That alone should scare opposing quarterbacks throughout the league.

2016 Stats:

Tackles: 56

Tackles For A Loss: 19.0

Sacks: 13

Forced Fumbles: 2

Interceptions: 1

NFL Comparison:

Elvis Dumervil, LB

Other Potential Selections:

O.J. Howard, TE – Alabama

Solomon Thomas, DE – Stanford

Leonard Fournette, RB – LSU

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