Better know a prospect - Kevin Dodd

[Jeremy Igo]

Every year around this time I begin to spotlight players I think may fit the mold of a Dave Gettleman draft pick. Last season my first spotlight was Shaq Thompson. Lets see if lightning strikes twice. 

Up first... 

Kevin Dodd - Defensive End - Clemson

Clemson actually has a couple of defensive end prospects coming out in the draft this year. Only one fits the Dave Gettleman profile. When looking at anyone on the line, I look for size. 

Dodd is listed at 6'5 and 275 pounds. This is the physical prototype for a rookie 4-3 defensive end. As good ole Dave says, it takes big men to win games. 

Dodd finished the season last year with a sack in the final 5 games of the year. He also put up 3 sacks against Alabama. That tells me he rises to the occasion, an intangible that should not be overlooked. 

Dodd is currently projected as a late first round to early second round pick right where the Panthers could grab him. He would not only be the best player available, but fill a huge need as well. 

Charles Johnson was nearly invisible this past season, and now his status as a Carolina Panther is up in the air. We have yet to see if the Panthers will keep him around or release him. His large 2016 cap number tells us something will be done with him. Addison, Horton, Delaire, all backups at best. The Panthers need a full time starter opposite rising star Kony Ealy. 

The biggest downside to Dodd is his lack of experience, which may be why he drops to the Panthers position in the draft. History tells us that Gettleman won't hesitate to choose a player high on ability but low on experience. You only need to look as far as Kony Ealy to validate that statement. 

 

 

 

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[motocross_cat]

While i watched the championship game i said to myself that this guy would be a panther....least im not the only one who thinks so.

Edited February 17, 2016 by motocross_cat

[CarolinaJami']

I like it. I like it a lot.

[KB_fan]

As one who doesn't follow college football closely, I really enjoy this type of thread.  It's helpful to get an idea of some of the prospects who could fit well with the Panthers, and thus at least have the names of several to follow amidst the sea of hundreds of potential draftees.

[top dawg]

Said my money was on him last week.

It also must be noted that Delaire and Addison are having surgeries this offseason as well.

[Riverboat Ron]

Sorry, he'll be gone by the time we pick.

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 hour ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Every year around this time I begin to spotlight players I think may fit the mold of a Dave Gettleman draft pick. Last season my first spotlight was Shaq Thompson. Lets see if lightning strikes twice. 

Up first... 

Kevin Dodd - Defensive End - Clemson. 

 

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Depth is strong in this years class , better prospect to me is Carl Nassib. I would take Shon Coleman OT in the 1st its better value for where we pick.

Edited February 17, 2016 by sanjay_rajput

[Kuech the Sneak]

I have a pretty good feeling we grab an edge rusher within the first three rounds. That position needs to be restocked

[Nicbsbll2]

My only issue with him is that he was "the other guy" along the Clemson line. Wouldn't be the first time we've seen a player that was opposite of a star on their line to go somewhere else and not be able to produce. 

[Jackofalltrades]

Yes please. 

[Jeremy Igo]

24 minutes ago, Riverboat Ron said:

Sorry, he'll be gone by the time we pick.

Many people said that in the Shaq Thompson topic last year. 

 

I think it is a given that any player could be gone at any pick. It really doesn't need to be said in every single draft thread. 

[CWORS]

I think DG will draft a Tackle in the 1st and trade up in the 2nd to get a DE...possibly Dobb or Nassib. I think that's what he did when he grabbed KB and Ealy in the 2014 draft. But he would have to trade up a little further than he did then to get Dobb or Nassib.

[imminent rogaine]

I'd be totally fine if your article picture was showing two future panthers.

[zacka77ack]

Benjamin was also a prospect who had only put up legit numbers for 1 season before being the Panthers 1st rounder.