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Where the 2019 Carolina Panthers NFL Draft picks stand

By De White

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Brian Burns of Florida State reacts 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 reacts 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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 29 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl - Alabama v Oklahoma
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 29: Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Christian Miller (47) celebrates after sacking Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the first quarter of the CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl on December 29, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Douglas Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Defense

Edge Christian Miller, who has talent that could eventually lead to a starter’s position, is also a player who could also play a larger role if given time to mature and develop. Injury led to a disappointing slide into the fourth round of the draft, but the Panthers saw enough of the 6-foot-3, 247 pounds player along Alabama’s defensive front to give him a chance as a mid-round player. Miller as well as Burns both can play similarly to new Panthers hybrid end, Bruce Irvin, and benefit greatly from having him on the team to teach and mentor them.

Funny to think about how much the surprise signing benefits the future of these two rookies. In a year or two, when both Irvin and Mario Addison are gone, Panthers could have a solid replacement in Miller, if he can stay healthy as well as develop at a decent rate.

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