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Carolina Panthers: Day 2 prospects to watch at the NFL Combine

By Brandon Scott

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Terry Godwin #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs dives in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Terry Godwin #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs dives in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 02: DaMarkus Lodge #5 of the Mississippi Rebels stiff arms Tobias Moss #18 of the South Alabama Jaguars during the second half of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Damarkus Lodge, WR

6-foot-2, 194 pounds

Mississippi receiver Damarkus Lodge is a down the field threat Carolina needs. While his projections continue to be on the third day of the draft, if available, the Panthers could make a move with a late round pick to land Lodge.

There are undoubtedly bigger issues on the roster but once the draft arrives, many of the other situations should already have answers. If Hurney addresses some needs via free agency and during the first few rounds, an opening for Lodge may exist.

At his best when extending the field, watch how Lodge performs on the short and intermediate routes, in addition to his hand usage. A solid performance may not be cause for a dramatic increase in his stock potential but it could peak interest enough to warrant a decision.

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