The 2019 NFL Draft is underway in Nashville, and FTW’s lead NFL writer Steven Ruiz is grading picks and offering analysis on how each player will fit with his new team.
No. 16: Brian Burns, Edge Florida State
Analysis: The Panthers had plenty of needs to address and decided to go with the best player left on the board. Brian Burn is a lanky pass rusher with the kind of explosiveness and agility we see in all of the NFL’s elite pass rushers. He won’t make an impact in the run game, but who cares? Today’s NFL is all about passing and defending the pass, and Burns will help with the latter.
GRADE: B
Round 2
No. 37 (From SEA): Greg Little, OT Ole Miss
Analysis: The Panthers had to get some protection for Cam Newton, but the price for trading up 10 spots (a third-rounder) to get Greg Little was a bit steep. Greg Little is a good mover with ideal size. He’ll either be a dominant tackle or a massive disappointment. There is no in between.
