How would Jackson Powers-Johnson fit with the Carolina Panthers?  Â
- Initial backup, long-term starter.
Despite his clear talent and a high-quality 2023 season, the fact Jackson Powers-Johnson has just one year of starting experience may lend to him being given time to sit behind a veteran before taking over the reins. Austin Corbett is not a long-term option, so this could see the player being a good fit for the Carolina Panthers.  Â
Powers-Johnson would provide exceptional early depth at both center and guard positions but can win the job straight out of the gate. This would also mean you have a potential long-term pairing between the prospect and Bryce Young around for the long term.  Â
When it comes to talent, things such as his lateral quickness may be some cause for concern. That said, the immense positives should outweigh this. Watching tape shows a player who likes maul defenders in both run and pass blocking. With the comments made by new guards Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis about playing with a certain nastiness, Powers-Johnson would be a top addition to the pairing.
Most projections predict the player to be a late first-round pick somewhere in the 20s. However, we usually see a first-round pick slip into the second round. With this being such a loaded wide receiver class, someone like Powers-Johnson could fall.
If Powers-Johnson is still available when Day 2 begins, Dan Morgan should hand the card in without hesitation and make the Oregon standout his first draft pick as Panthers general manager.