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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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Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Marcus Baugh (85) running back Curtis Samuel (4) and wide receiver Noah Brown (80) celebrate after Baugh’s touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Marcus Baugh (85) running back Curtis Samuel (4) and wide receiver Noah Brown (80) celebrate after Baugh’s touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Grade

Grade: 85 out of 100

The Carolina Panthers have focused more on the defense the past few years in the NFL Draft but they proved that won’t happen this year. It is clear that they are on the hunt to find weapons for Cam Newton.

It is also clear that they are valuing versatility and Curtis Samuel brings that along with a ton of speed. He was the primary weapon on the Buckeyes’ offense last year and was a big-play threat for them with over eight yards per carry and 11.7 yards per reception.

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It will be interesting to see how strict the Carolina Panthers are with his new role as a slot receiver or if they move him around. The more flexibility they have, especially early in his career, will help him have a bigger impact as a rookie.

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