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NFL Draft: Grading the Carolina Panthers Selection of Curtis Samuel

By Brandon Croce

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Curtis Samuel goes through pass catching workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Curtis Samuel goes through pass catching workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Value

Grade: 20 out of 25

Curtis Samuel was rated by CBS Sports’ as the 49th best overall prospect and the fourth best wide receiver in this draft class. He was projected as a second round pick and that is exactly where the Panthers got him.

In terms of value, the Carolina Panthers didn’t reach by any means but didn’t get a steal either.

One of the reasons for a lower grade here, is the fact that McCaffrey and Samuels do have some similarities. The front office could have addressed other needs with players currently on the board. However, Dave Gettleman has proven he is not afraid to double dip at the top of NFL Drafts, like in 2013 when he selected two defensive tackles with his first two picks.

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