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Mel Kiper Mock Draft-We pick a QB. Pickett goes to the Steelers.


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Mel Kiper’s Newest Mock 
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Michigan

2. Detroit Lions
Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

3. Houston Texans
Travon Walker, DE, Georgia

4. New York Jets
Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon

5. New York Giants
Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

6. Carolina Panthers
Malik Willis, QB, Liberty

7. New York Giants (via CHI)
Jermaine Johnson II, DE, Florida State

8. Atlanta Falcons
Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

9. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

10. New York Jets (via SEA)
Drake London, WR, USC

11. Washington Commanders
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

12. Minnesota Vikings
Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU

13. Houston Texans (via CLE)
Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State

14. Baltimore Ravens
Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington

15. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA)
Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State

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Well, it’s unfortunate that the Panthers are in this self inflicted place but they are 

my opinion 

if they come  out of this draft with a starter at LT or QB1 potential starter, it’s important 

no one, other than opposing fans,  are going to pay to see Sam darnold.  They have seen him up close and personal   They don’t want to see him again  end of story 

nor should the Panthers bring in more  veteran scraps

there are skill players on the team whose careers are being wasted   They are not going to be thrilled with Darnold staying  either   Too, remember those skill players have incentives in their contract 

I see the panthers taking  a Qb, either through 1st rd or moderate 1st trade down with Seattle.  

If they can’t find a trade partner, then Duane Brown will be brought in as a stop gap LT 

they also need to hope that McAdo is capable of pro QB evaluation and he keeps Mr Huggy Bear in control,

never, ever underestimate the power of hope to a pro sports fan. Right now, Panthers fans have none 

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33 minutes ago, Captroop said:

Mel Kiper is atrocious as his job. I feel very comfortable certain we aren't going for Willis if that's what Kiper reckons.

If there is one thing the sports industry has taught me. You can be absolutely atrocious at your job and you will still keep said job. 
Wish that worked in the real world. 

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