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Gotswag?'s Mock Draft

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1st Round - (DE) - Quinton Coples, UNC

Assuming Claibourn was selected already, we will get Coples. He will give us a very good DE tandem with Charles Johnson and immediately improve our pass rush. With Coples abilities to play DT, it just makes this pick the most sense. Sure their are questions about him, but their is no questioning his talents and Riveras ability to motivate guys. I think he is too good to pass up on and would be a great pick IMO.

2nd Round - (CB - Janoris Jenkins)

I keep hearing buzz more and more about this kid falling. I can see it happening. Probably the #2 rated CB in the draft, but his off the field trouble will scare a lot of teams away, but will we wont shy away. Will fill a need and Coach Rivera will give this kid every chance to prove the critics wrong. I would be thrilled to get this guy in the 2nd round and its becoming more and more likely that it will happen. Would be an absolute HUGE get in the 2nd round.

4th Round - (WR/KR) Joe Adams, Arkansas

LOVE this kid. He immediately becomes both our kick and punt return man. He also becomes a very good weapon as a slot receiver. With Steve Smith getting older(but still competitive), and two big receivers in LaFell and Gettis..Adams would fit in perfectly IMO. If youve seen him play, this lil dude can take it to the house anytime he touches the football. WIth the weapons in our offense, Adams would just add to it and give us an eventual replacement for Steve Smith.

5th Round - (QB) Russell Wilson, NC State/Wisconsin

Say goodbye to Jimmy Clausen. We knew that already but this just makes it official. Wilson's skill set fits this offense and although he is short, the kid is a beast. WIth Cam starting and Andersen already in the fold, some might question as to why Panthers go QB here. SImple answer - What if Cam goes down? Not talking just this season but in seasons to come. Develop Wilson as the backup incase you know...Cam goes down. If Wilson was 6-5, hed be a first round pick. Hes a steal in the 5th round, so I take Wilson here.

6th Round - (P) Drew Butler, Georgia

An explanation really not needed here. Fills a need and Butler is worth it.

6th Round compensation - (DE) Donte Paige-Moss, UNC

At times, I felt this kid had more talent than Coples. Truth is, if DPM stays at UNC one more season, he becomes a first round pick next year. I would take this gamble. He could also play some OLB if needed. Very fast, very strong. Another pick RIvera would have to mature though.

7th Round - Best OL available

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