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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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Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) run after his first quarter catch against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) run after his first quarter catch against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2, Pick 64

Zay Jones – WR, East Carolina

The Panthers are also in need of a slot receiver and Zay Jones seems to be the perfect match. Jones displayed good speed at the combine and he dominated the Senior Bowl. Many experts believe he can play both the slot and outside positions. Jones is already a record breaker and could easily be a player that Jerricho Cotchery can mold. Some mock drafts have him off the board as high as the end of round-one, so it is not a given that he will be available. If he remains at pick 40, the Panthers could make his trip to the NFL a short one from East Carolina.

2016 Stats:

Receptions: 158

Receiving Yards: 1,746

Average Yards Per Catch: 11.1

Yards Per Game: 145.5

Touchdowns: 8

NFL Comparison:

Jeremy Maclin, WR

Other Potential Selections:

Marlon Mack, RB – South Florida

Carlos Henderson, WR – Louisiana Tech

Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE – Villanova

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