Last weekend, we tried out an all-defense 2019 mock draft for the Panthers. This time, why not try the opposite? The results were pretty interesting. Remember, this is just a fun exercise.
Let’s dive in and see who Carolina got in our simulation going all offense for seven rounds.
No. 16: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
The Panthers re-signed offensive tackle Daryl Williams and still have Taylor Moton, but with Matt Kalil getting released and signing with the Texans, there is not much depth at the position and the future is clouded beyond 2019. So, it’s still possible the team uses their one of their early draft picks on a top tackle prospect. Williams is a guy we’ve talked about numerous times as a possible option. His versatility will make whatever team picks him happy. If he’s still there at No. 16, selecting Williams would be a big step towards fixing the offensive line.
No. 47: Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Picking up a receiver with Samuel’s play-making ability in the second round to go with D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel would be quite a blessing for the Panthers. In his senior season, Samuel caught 62 passes for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns. Adding him would give Carolina a solid, young and cheap core at wide receiver.
No. 77: Dru Samia, OG, Oklahoma
Even after the addition of Matt Paradis, the offensive line needs a lot of work. Extra bodies never hurt and adding a player like Samia in the third round would add some competition for Greg Van Roten at the left guard position. Whether Samia wins the job or it fires up Van Roten enough to step his game up, Carolina’s interior line depth would be much stronger with him in the rotation.
No. 100: Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
We hit up both sides of Bedlam in round three as we pick the complementary piece for Christian McCaffrey in Oklahoma State’s Justice Hill. He may be on the smaller side (5-foot-10, 190 pounds), but he can produce with the best of them. As a sophomore in 2017, he rushed for 1,467 yards and 15 touchdowns. Hill would allow the Panthers to rest McCaffrey on more snaps than they did last year and help keep him fresh.
No. 115: Alize Mack, TE, Notre Dame
It’s no secret that Greg Olsen’s career is in its twilight phase. He seems like he’ll play in 2019, but 2020 is a big question mark with the broadcast booth calling and recurring foot injuries becoming an issue. The Panthers will need to prepare for his retirement and this draft class is the best time to do it. Until Olsen is gone, Mack would compete with Ian Thomas and Chris Manhertz for playing time.
No. 154: Travis Fulgham, WR, Old Dominion
Fulgham is a talented and productive wide receiver that not many analysts are talking about. He did catch 63 passes for over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns in 2018. It would make for a pretty crowded room at camp among the wide receivers, but that would be a pretty good problem to have. And keep in mind, the $5 million set for Torrey Smith isn’t guaranteed until Week 1, so it’s possible his spot could be freed up down the line.
No. 187: Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
The sixth round might be a bit early for Thorson, but with a need at QB2 it was now or never, since Carolina does not have a seventh-round pick. Several coaches saw Thorson up close and personal at his Pro Day. Thorson certainly has some work to do. In this scenario, he could land on Carolina’s practice squad and continue his development with Scott Turner.
