6 key men who will be crucial for the Carolina Panthers in 2022 draft

Which influential figures within the Carolina Panthers will be crucial to the team having a successful NFL Draft weekend in 2022?

The Carolina Panthers are now finalizing their plans for the 2022 NFL Draft, which is less than a week away. There are so many unknowns like never before at the top end this year, which stems from no real elite quarterback prospects and no consensus indication about how things will develop early in the process.

This unpredictability is something the Panthers need to be ready for. Reacting quickly to the draft board is the only way Carolina can emerge from this with any encouragement, with no second or third-round picks only heightening the sense of urgency to get things absolutely right from No. 6 overall.

There are multiple ways the Panthers can approach this. One cannot rule out the prospect of another bold trade coming off at some stage during the draft if they feel it can benefit the franchise.

With that being said, here are six key men that are set to play leading roles in Carolina’s war room during this year’s draft.

Key Man No. 1

James Campen – Carolina Panthers OL coach

James Campen is a new addition to the coaching staff. But his experience and NFL knowledge make his voice a key one before the Carolina Panthers decide what they are going to do at No. 6 overall.

There is a temptation for the Panthers to swing big for a quarterback despite the obvious risks. But selecting an elite blindside protector to finally solve a complicated riddle is another viable avenue Carolina could go down when it’s all said and done.

Campen’s thoughts on the incoming college recruits should be respected and play a significant role in which direction the Panthers go down. His presence should also be a massive boost to any incoming college player thanks to his sterling reputation in league circles.