5 prospects the Panthers must monitor at 2023 NFL Combine
By Dean Jones
Which draft prospects should the Carolina Panthers have a close eye on during the all-important NFL Scouting Combine in 2023?
Now that the coaching staff is all but complete, the Carolina Panthers are turning their attention to some important dates in the offseason calendar. Those in power are busy deciding which players to keep or let go in free agency, with the promise of fresh faces coming into the fold representing another source of great excitement for fans.
The 2023 NFL Draft is fast approaching, which is a chance for Carolina to strengthen depth options and find long-term stability at certain position groups. They have eight selections this spring thanks to trading Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers, so this puts general manager Scott Fitterer in a good position to play the board and go bold if opportunities arise.
Fitterer and others will be in attendance for one of the most prominent assessment events on the calendar next week. The NFL Scouting Combine is a chance to evaluate athletic attributes and speak with prospects of interest, which plays a key role in any team’s overall thought process.
With this in mind, here are five players Carolina must monitor closely during what’s sure to be a busy week in Indianapolis.
Prospect No. 1
Carolina Panthers should monitor Andrew Vorhees
- Offensive Line | USC Trojans
Adding another depth piece or two across the offensive line is something the Carolina Panthers should contemplate this offseason. Especially considering their two starting guards, Austin Corbett and Brady Christensen, are recovering from long-term injuries.
Andrew Vorhees is a fascinating prospect with some wild projections right now. Some analysts have him as a first-round talent while others project a third-rounder following an inconsistent final campaign at USC.
The Panthers have the chance to find out more about the player when they descend on the NFL Scouting Combine. If everything checks out, this could be a high-value development piece once other needs are filled.