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Top Carolina Panthers DE targets perform at NFL Combine

By Brandon Scott

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers react against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers react against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators gets past Ty Chandler #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

Jachai Polite, EDGE

6-foot-2, 242 pounds

Playing against SEC competition, Florida defensive end Jachai Polite may find himself better suited as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the league. Given the Panthers current roster situation and unwillingness to re-sign Davis, finding someone with his capabilities is warranted.

Hoping to change fronts more in 2019, it wouldn’t be out of the question for Hurney to add two or more defensive players who can help out, especially for depth. However, with concerns elsewhere – offensive line, safety – getting two high end players to insert into the defensive front may not be possible.

Picking Polite would allow Hurney to add an immediate starter and review what prospects remain when on the clock in later rounds to see which position is needed the most. Currently viewed as a top-25 pick, Carolina is in good position to make him the newest Panthers defender.

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