Carolina Panthers NFL Draft targets: Safety

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AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 25: Kerryon Johnson #21 of the Auburn Tigers is hit by Ronnie Harrison #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide diving towards the endzone during the third quarter of their game at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Five safeties the Carolina Panthers could be targeting in the 2018 NFL Draft…

In a somewhat surprising offseason move, the Carolina Panthers parted ways with safety and captain Kurt Coleman. During three seasons with the Panthers, Coleman rebooted his career in the backend of the Carolina secondary.

His departure leaves a hole in the defense and one that is expected to be filled early in the NFL Draft. Depending on how the first-round transpires there are a number of players who could hear their names called when Carolina is on the clock with pick No. 24 overall.

While safety is important, it remains just one of many positions that General Manager Marty Hurney is expected to target at next week’s NFL Draft. Who remains available when the Panthers pick will heavily influence their selection, especially in the first-round.

Continue to view a few of the safety options who could be on the Panthers radar as the NFL Draft approaches.

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