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Five OL Carolina Panthers prospects to watch during the NFL Combine

By Brandon Scott

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 014: Offensive lineman Cody Ford #74 of the Oklahoma Sooners engages the crowd before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 014: Offensive lineman Cody Ford #74 of the Oklahoma Sooners engages the crowd before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 06: Cody Ford #74 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks off the field after a loss against the Texas Longhorns in the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Cody Ford, T

6-foot-4, 337 pounds

The Panthers could arguably select any one of the offensive line positions first and not be considerably ridiculed as bolstering the unit responsible for protecting a franchise quarterback is never a bad thing. If Hurney feels another position should receive priority early, then finding a quality lineman later in the draft would be beneficial.

How Oklahoma tackle Cody Ford performs during the NFL Combine will be watched closely by all in attendance. An intriguing prospect with the capability to perform at tackle or guard, finding the right fit will be key to his long term success.

Ford is currently projected as a first or second round pick but his ability to impress this week could put him firmly into the day one conversation. If so, it could lead to Carolina looking elsewhere for help outside of the center position.

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