Mock draft LT at 19

[raleigh-panther]

im a big believer in strong  o lines in general and really strong  olines for not so strong  QBs and we have one if those not so strong  QBs, plus with one LT done for the year and another that is aging with knee issues, a versatile tackle, on a rookie contract for the second most important position on the team, is a good thing 

 

from cat crave Dean Jones 
 

“If Francis Mauigoa (Miami) made it this far down the pecking order, it would be a difficult proposition to turn down.
 

The Miami prospect might not have the prototypical length associated with premier offensive tackles, but you wouldn't know it.

His pass protection is exceptional, which is matched by a strong base on running plays and enough athleticism to make a difference at the second level when opportunities arise.

Mauigoa can play either tackle with ease. This makes him a short-term replacement for Ekwonu and a potential long-term successor to Moton. And if fans don't think this is possible in the first round, they haven't been paying close enough attention.”

 

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“Carolina Panthers 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Pushing forward edition”

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Edited 5 hours ago by raleigh-panther
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[Soul Rebel]

No way this guy is available at 19. If he is,and Styles or someone in that tier isn’t, Mauigoa is a no brainer.

I bet he’s the first OL off the board. Still a lot of time until combine and pro days, but Mauigoa would be a slam dunk for me. 

[Donald LaFell]

Bryce needs an elite o line to be effective 

[rebelrouser]

PFF Big Board has Mauigoa at number 19.  Some others have him as the top LT. A consensus seems to be emerging that Styles will not be there at 19.  

[chknwing]

I would follow up an LT pick in the 1st with Jake Slaughter in the 2nd.  LT and a C for the future

[UnluckyforSome]

If we go tackle in the 1st round, both Utah tackles, Fano and Lomu, are considerations. We have had a good history with that school.

 

Edited 3 hours ago by UnluckyforSome

[kungfoodude]

20 minutes ago, chknwing said:

I would follow up an LT pick in the 1st with Jake Slaughter in the 2nd.  LT and a C for the future

All the top centers in this draft are pretty light guys. I am not against that body type but if you miss and they aren't elite(Kalil types) they are often getting abused.

Definitely want to finally address center. 100% expect that will not happen.

[mrcompletely11]

1 hour ago, raleigh-panther said:

im a big believer in strong  o lines in general and really strong  olines for not so strong  QBs and we have one if those not so strong  QBs, plus with one LT done for the year and another that is aging with knee issues, a versatile tackle, on a rookie contract for the second most important position on the team, is a good thing 

 

from cat crave Dean Jones 
 

“If Francis Mauigoa (Miami) made it this far down the pecking order, it would be a difficult proposition to turn down.
 

The Miami prospect might not have the prototypical length associated with premier offensive tackles, but you wouldn't know it.

His pass protection is exceptional, which is matched by a strong base on running plays and enough athleticism to make a difference at the second level when opportunities arise.

Mauigoa can play either tackle with ease. This makes him a short-term replacement for Ekwonu and a potential long-term successor to Moton. And if fans don't think this is possible in the first round, they haven't been paying close enough attention.”

 

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“Carolina Panthers 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Pushing forward edition”

Cat Crave

https://apple.news/AYEo7NKteR6mIGHtthRnzZQ

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lol that aint happening

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, rebelrouser said:

PFF Big Board has Mauigoa at number 19.  Some others have him as the top LT. A consensus seems to be emerging that Styles will not be there at 19.  

I think the combine separates OTs as much or more than any other position.  I think we will be drafting a T from utah. 

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, chknwing said:

I would follow up an LT pick in the 1st with Jake Slaughter in the 2nd.  LT and a C for the future

I think we have to go edge in free agency now if we can find one, and maybe LB.

[MHS831]

58 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

All the top centers in this draft are pretty light guys. I am not against that body type but if you miss and they aren't elite(Kalil types) they are often getting abused.

Definitely want to finally address center. 100% expect that will not happen.

If we sign Mays and BC, I bet we do nothing at C---even if BC will not be ready until October or so.  Not sure I like the plan, they are a bit light in the loafers.  All are developmental too. I am higher on Mays than most, fwiw, because at 26 he is entering his prime and he has been improving since settling into one position.  I think he is going to be solid and he does a lot of things well.  There are days, however, when I want A gap more secure--I won't lie.  Mays could test the waters, in fact.  If I were him, I would.  He was released, re-signed, put behind Corbett twice when he was arguably better.  C will be interesting.

Edited 2 hours ago by MHS831

[kungfoodude]

38 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

If we sign Mays and BC, I bet we do nothing at C---even if BC will not be ready until October or so.  Not sure I like the plan, they are a bit light in the loafers.  All are developmental too. I am higher on Mays than most, fwiw, because at 26 he is entering his prime and he has been improving since settling into one position.  I think he is going to be solid and he does a lot of things well.  There are days, however, when I want A gap more secure--I won't lie.  Mays could test the waters, in fact.  If I were him, I would.  He was released, re-signed, put behind Corbett twice when he was arguably better.  C will be interesting.

BC cannot be involved in the plan because if Mays gets injured for any reason, we have zero players capable of playing center on the roster. That only works if we also re-sign Corbett, which I am a fan of making that move, provided the price is correct....which is as a backup IOL. Also, expecting BC to suddenly be back to 100% in the middle or end of the season is also unwise, IMO.

I think most are going to realize what they did with BC last year, this theoretical free agent market for him is small to nonexistent. I don't think resigning him will be expensive or difficult and we should do so.....as a backup.

I would personally try very hard to get Linderbaum and/or draft a center. Preferably with the ability to be a backup guard.

I like Mays, as a backup. I do not like him as a starter. I like him more than Corbett as a starter but Corbett as a center was always insanely stupid.

[45catfan]

2 hours ago, rebelrouser said:

PFF Big Board has Mauigoa at number 19.  Some others have him as the top LT. A consensus seems to be emerging that Styles will not be there at 19.  

Yes, the top OT is going to be there at #19.  Suuuuuure.  Styles is getting more buzz now than Reese.  I'm not saying that he's getting drafted before Reese, but that these a lot of talk about him.  I will say he's probably going before Allen, who will likely be the best OLB remaining at #19.  Several mocks have Bailey going to the Saints and Tampa taking Styles, so two of my favorite  guys may be going to our arch rivals.  Yay!!!  Good thing the Falcons don't have one because they would take one of the remaining guys I like.

[mrcompletely11]

Just now, 45catfan said:

Yes, the top OT is going to be there at #19.  Suuuuuure.  Styles is getting more buzz now than Reese.  I'm not saying that he's getting drafted before Reese, but that these a lot of talk about him.  I will say he's probably going before Allen, who will likely be the best OLB remaining at #19.  Several mocks have Bailey going to the Saints and Tampa taking Styles, so two of my favorite  guys may be going to our arch rivals.  Yay!!!  Good thing the Falcons don't have one because they would take one of the remaining guys I like.

If nothing styles please trade out