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Panthers: NFL Draft needs moving forward – Updated

By Nick Yon

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The 2018 NFL Draft logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The 2018 NFL Draft logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 05: Tennessee defensive back Rashaan Gaulden (DB11) runs the ball during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Safety

The sudden departure of veteran safety and captain, Kurt Coleman, to free up cap space opened yet another hole in the Panthers secondary. A speedy safety will be critical to the pass defense and for containing the explosive runs from running backs of the NFC South.

Here are some safeties that can both cover and tackle:

  1. Ronnie Harrison (Alabama)
  2. Justin Ried (Stanford)
  3. Jessie Bates (Wake Forest)

While the safety position was bolstered during free agency with the signing of Da’Norris Searcy, adding another younger prospect will be key in eventually also replacing Mike Adams.

UPDATE: The Panthers selected Rashaan Gaulden (Tennessee) during Round 3 of the NFL Draft.

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