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Panthers NFL Draft targets: Wide receiver

By Brandon Scott

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a reception for a touchdown in the first quarter of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a reception for a touchdown in the first quarter of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Calvin Ridley #3 Potential Carolina Panthers NFL Draft Target
STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 11: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a pass as he warms up before the first half of an NCAA football game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

Calvin Ridley – Alabama (6-foot, 189 pounds)

Projected Round: 1

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley is arguably the best receiving prospect in the draft but where he will go in Round No. 1 remains a mystery. Carolina doesn’t select until later in the round at No. 24, meaning a trade would likely be required in order to move up and select the best prospect available.

While the addition of Smith makes this move less important, especially given the numerous roster holes elsewhere, it is not out of the question.

"In surveying sources from five teams, the most common name that came up as the top receiver was Ridley. The talented junior gets a lot of praise for his route-running, quickness, and generally having good hands. Ridley had 55 catches for 967 yards with four touchdowns for 2017, but his production was held back by Alabama featuring its ground attack while using a running quarterback in Jalen Hurts, who has severe passing limitations."

*Analysis via Charlie Campbell at WalterFootball.com

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