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Carolina Panthers: Three biggest takeaways from NFL Draft

By Danny Jaillet

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Brian Burns of Florida State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #16 overall by the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Brian Burns of Florida State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #16 overall by the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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The Carolina Panthers added insurance

The Carolina Panthers got the job done. They took care of two of the most pressing needs while adding talent as well. Depth at running back and the need for replacement edge rushers were two of the biggest things Carolina needed in the draft. They managed to fill both needs, and did so nicely.

The Panthers picked up Florida running back Jordan Scarlett with the 154th pick in the fifth round. They also added Elijah Holyfield via post-draft free agency. Depth at the running back position was a big problem for the Carolina Panthers in 2018. Christian McCaffrey was quite literally carrying the load at that position. Now, he should be able to have a couple of breaks during the game as the Carolina Panthers have a full running back room.

Following the retirement of Julius Peppers, the Carolina Panthers needed an impact player who could set the edge and get after the quarterback. They got two players in Christian Miller and Brian Burns. While Burns is probably going to fill the role more so than Miller, Miller is certainly an intriguing prospect. He is a hybrid linebacker that can cover running backs as they come out of the backfield. That will certainly be helpful in today’s passing game.

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