The first two days of the 2022 NFL draft weren’t too shabby for the Carolina Panthers. Not only did they net themselves the top offensive lineman of the class in Ikem Ekwonu, but they may have their quarterback of the (near) future in Matt Corral.
So, what about Day 3?
Here are some interesting names in areas of need to keep an eye on through the final four rounds.
Wide receiver
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Even if Robby Anderson sticks around and Terrace Marshall Jr. plays a more prominent role in 2022, the offense is only rolling three-deep at the position. They could use another downfield threat and/or a long-limbed red-zone target.
Justyn Ross (Clemson)
Kevin Austin Jr. (Notre Dame)
Kyle Phillips (UCLA)
Bo Melton (Rutgers)
Calvin Austin III (Memphis)
Tight end
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The squad doesn’t roll too deep here either. Although they’ll be looking for progress from youngsters Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble, the Panthers have to get more production out of their tight ends.
Charlie Kolar (Iowa State)
Chigoziem Okonkwo (Maryland)
Daniel Bellinger (San Diego State)
James Mitchell (Virginia Tech)
Lucas Krull (Pittsburgh)
Offensive line
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After their first-round selection, Carolina finally has a presentable starting offensive line. But a little more depth never hurts.
Marquis Hayes (Oklahoma)
Jamaree Salyer (Georgia)
Zach Tom (Wake Forest)
Kellen Diesch (Arizona State)
Braxton Jones (Southern Utah)
Defensive line
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Can Carolina trust what they have to make up for the loss of Haason Reddick?
Dominique Robinson (Miami, Ohio)
Amare Barno (Virginia Tech)
Eyioma Uwazurike (Iowa State)
Tyreke Smith (Ohio State)
Isaiah Thomas (Oklahoma)
Linebacker
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The Panthers are still quite little in the middle. They…
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