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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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Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) makes a reception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) makes a reception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3, Pick 98

Jake Butt, TE – Michigan

Carolina may be the perfect match for Jake Butt playing opposite Greg Olsen. Two tight end sets is something the Panthers have discussed and why picking up another tight end could be something Carolina might consider. Butt has injury concerns which will cause him to slide down a bit in the draft, but the Panthers can take a chance on him with pick No. 98. When healthy, Butt is an extremely good tight end.

2016 Stats:

Receptions: 46

Receiving Yards: 546

Average Yards Per Catch: 11.9

Touchdowns: 4

NFL Comparison:

Heath Miller, TE

Other Potential Selections:

Jordan Leggett, TE – Clemson

DeMarcus Walker, DE/DT – Florida State

Marcus Maye, S – Florida

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