Something I noticed when researching Mello Dotson

[TD alt]

If you weren't aware, we picked up another waived CB from the waiver wire, basically swapping M.J. Devonshire for Mello Dotson. Yeah it's not overly exciting stuff, but I'm just chilling. Anyway, I noticed Dotson on a PFF draft list that ranked the best remaining after day two was complete. He wasn't the only one though.

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-top-5-remaining-players-at-every-position-after-day-2

3. Mello Dotson, Kansas
Dotson is a steady, experienced cornerback with an adequate build for the position. His lack of true stickiness in coverage may limit him to more of a rotational or spot-starting role, but he has a place in the league, especially for teams that play more press and man coverage.

3. Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Evans doesn't have the rare movement skills to set him apart as a potential top-60 pick in the NFL, but his floor is balanced and high as a TE3 with the potential to move into a contributing TE2 role due to reliable blocking and hands through contact.

5. Cam'Ron Jackson, Florida
Jackson's massive 6-foot-6 and 328-pound frame is designed to clog the A-gaps and free up linebackers to make tackles. He's earned at least a 76.0 run-defense grade across the past three seasons. Teams in search of a late-round run stopper should be interested in Jackson, even if he is likely to be just an early-down player.

1. Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
Toughness and tenacity are Ransom's calling cards, which he makes good use of in all facets of the game. While he may lack the tools some other prospects have, he has the instincts and awareness to make up for it.

I just found it interesting, is all. Some want to downplay PFF, and in many ways, it should be taken with a grain of salt. But I've always said that it's a tool, and obviously it's very much in the minds of the Panthers now that Eric Eager is part of the the franchise, and the importance of PFF's analyses extends beyond the first and second rounds. It goes deep, all the way through---thorough!

Edited July 25 by TD alt

[L-TownCat]

Didn’t we hire a PFF guy or something?  I think I remember folks pointing that out when PFF said we had the best draft.

[Bear Hands]

17 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

Didn’t we hire a PFF guy or something?  I think I remember folks pointing that out when PFF said we had the best draft.

Yes, the OP mentions him - Eric Eager.

He was head of R&D for PFF

[LinvilleGorge]

1 hour ago, L-TownCat said:

Didn’t we hire a PFF guy or something?  I think I remember folks pointing that out when PFF said we had the best draft.

Yep. I've pointed it out numerous times. Our VP of Analytics basically had that same role for PFF. 

[ColumbusCounty]

To add on - One of our UDFA's that I think will make the 53: 

4. Luke Kandra, Cincinnati

Kandra's athleticism and measured approach to the game give him the floor of a solid zone scheme backup and an average starter's ceiling. The end result will depend on his ability to play with better pad level and flexibility. 

 

[XClown1986]

Dotson seems more like a safety to me. I think he could be a solid Cover 2 corner or robber type because of his size, vision, and ball skills. He's just a bit slow. He kind of reminds me of Roman Harper. But Dotson would have to become a much better tackler to play safety full time.

[lumbeecheraw75]

4 hours ago, L-TownCat said:

Didn’t we hire a PFF guy or something?  I think I remember folks pointing that out when PFF said we had the best draft.

added another former PFF today as director of data science

 

https://x.com/josephperson/status/1948869356160495884

[NAS]

We pretty much drafted  based on PFF so not surprised, I hope it works out 

[PootieNunu]

On 7/25/2025 at 10:34 PM, NAS said:

We pretty much drafted  based on PFF so not surprised, I hope it works out 

It's probably better than drafting off of RAS. 

[shaqattaq]

On 7/25/2025 at 5:07 PM, L-TownCat said:

Didn’t we hire a PFF guy or something?  I think I remember folks pointing that out when PFF said we had the best draft.

2 of them!

[shaqattaq]

On 7/25/2025 at 4:45 PM, TD alt said:

Some want to downplay PFF, and in many ways, it should be taken with a grain of salt.

Not when they say we did good! LOL