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Draft Grade — Panthers
Overall
A-
ValueB-
NeedB+
TradesA+
FutureA+
The Panthers turned the phones into found money: A-. Some picks age like wine; Caleb Murphy at the 250th pick will need to, sitting 44 spots clear of his grade.
Every deal seemed to tilt their way, which is not luck. They covered a lot of ground and still skipped safety, which is a strange place to end up.
Landing Barrett that late papers over a lot of smaller sins.
Bottom line, with Kool-Aid McKinstry leading the way, this is a class that should pay off fast and rarely be regretted.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Kool-Aid McKinstry
In the 21st pick they get a potential shutdown corner. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick48
Rnd2
Devontez Walker
Fair-plus on Devontez Walker, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick49
Rnd2
Jermaine Burton
No edge and no loss on Jermaine Burton in pick 49; it is a wash and a sensible one. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick58
Rnd2
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Nothing to complain about; Ja'Tavion Sanders went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick89
Rnd3
Gabriel Murphy
A tidy little value on Gabriel Murphy in pick No. 89, a step better than break-even. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick113
Rnd4
Justin Eboigbe
They jumped the gun on Justin Eboigbe, taking him earlier than his grade liked. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick133
Rnd4
Javion Cohen
They paid a round early for Javion Cohen in the Round 4 slot, more than the board wanted. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick165
Rnd5
Joe Milton III
Joe Milton III in slot 165 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick172
Rnd5
Curtis Jacobs
A straight-up fair deal on Curtis Jacobs at Round 5, Pick 36, value and slot in agreement. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick198
Rnd6
Michael Barrett
Michael Barrett slid further than he should have, and pick 198 is lovely value for the linebacker. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick219
Rnd6
J.J. Weaver
A conviction pick on J.J. Weaver at No. 219 that the board grades a round light. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick238
Rnd7
Jeremy Flax
Jeremy Flax at pick No. 238 is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the offensive lineman. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick250
Rnd7
Caleb Murphy
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Caleb Murphy. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.


















