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Carolina Panthers: 4 bold predictions for the 2020 NFL Draft

By Dean Jones

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 22: Linebacker Kenneth Murray #9 of the Oklahoma Sooners speaks to the media after the game against the Army Black Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Black Knights 28-21 in overtime. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 22: Linebacker Kenneth Murray #9 of the Oklahoma Sooners speaks to the media after the game against the Army Black Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Black Knights 28-21 in overtime. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Curtis Samuel
(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Curtis Samuel /

The Panthers will trade Curtis Samuel

There is no disputing that Curtis Samuel has a lot to offer the Carolina Panthers. However, there are some extenuating circumstances when it comes to the wide receiver.

He is heading into the final year of his rookie deal and is set to make just $1.22 million base salary in 2020. The Panthers do not appear to be in a financial position to offer the player an extension at the present time.

The organization has also boosted the wide receiver room considerably during free agency. Robby Anderson is set to bring a tremendous amount to the offense after joining from the New York Jets. The Panthers also brought in Seth Roberts, Keith Kirkwood, and Pharoh Cooper to put alongside D.J. Moore, who had his first 1,000-yard season in 2019.

These moves could leave Samuel as the odd one out and it might be worth the Panthers exploring the possibility of moving the player on rather than risk losing him for nothing next year.

The former second-round pick still has plenty to offer the Panthers. But the NFL is a business and this sort of move is not uncommon in these situations.

One problem with the scenario is the strength of the 2020 NFL Draft class at wide receiver. Is it projected to be the deepest group of college recruits in recent memory and any potential suitors might decide to take their chances with a player of tremendous potential rather than waste draft capital and salary cap space on a player like Samuel.

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