NFL Draft 2019: Carolina Panthers Draft 2019 Class

The 2019 draft is over and the Carolina Panthers leave with seven new players who hopefully will contribute positively in 2019 and beyond.

Below are my personal notes for each individual choice with an overall rating at the bottom. I have noted on a scale from A to F with no more or less notes (that is to say without notes B + or A-) and I have taken into account several factors to define my notes: needs of the team, value of the position and round table.

That said, here are my notes for the Panthers 2019 Project Class.

Brian Burns, EDGE, State of Florida

Selected: First round, General No. 16

The Panthers clearly needed a hodgepodge at the entrance to the repêchage Thursday night and they responded to that need with their first pick of the weekend. The addition of a versatile rocket such as Burns allows the Panthers to attack the opposing attack in many aspects, and gives Ron Rivera a player capable of handling both a 4- pattern. 3 and 3-4. Grade: A

Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss

Selected: Second round, No. 37 in general
(Carolina traded selections # 47 and # 77 in Seattle against choice # 37.)

The attacking tackle was the Panthers' second need after the defenseman (and arguably their biggest need), so getting one of the tackles on the top left of this year's draft class in the second round is certainly a fantastic value. isolation. The only problem I have is the price required to acquire Little at No. 37 in general. The Panthers had to trade their second round (No. 47) and their first third round (No. 77) to win 10 places to get the player of their choice. Although trading is not always the best idea, if Little becomes a franchise at the level of what the Panthers hope for, this trade will be worth it. Category B

Will Grier, QB, West Virginia

Selected: Third round, No 100 in general

Opinions vary on whether or not the Panthers should have used a preliminary choice on a quarterback, but the addition of an insurance policy in case of Cam's failure Newton during a convalescence after a shoulder surgery is a solid strategy that should not hurt them too much. , especially if Grier grows into a solid quarterback. It will work even better if Grier becomes a beginner-caliber player who may be the future starter for Carolina or an attractive trading option for another team needing a quarterback. Category B

Christian Miller, EDGE, Alabama

Selected: Fourth round, overall number 115

It's refreshing to see the Panthers recognize a need and try to solve it during the rough draft. Miller is Carolina's second scorer, and although he had to deal with injuries in Alabama, he was a solid player who produced whenever he was on the field. Some fear he can stay healthy and contribute to the next level (otherwise he would have been drafted earlier), but if he manages to get a consistent playing time, the Panthers could end up with one of the biggest project flights. Category B

Jordan Scarlett, RB, Florida

Selected: Fifth round, number 154 in general

I'm not quite sure I understand that choice. Of course, the Panthers need someone who spells out Christian McCaffrey so that he is not on the ground for each piece, but that's the reason why they brought Cameron Artis-Payne back into full freedom. With other players who could have met even more important needs on the board, it was frustrating to see the Panthers make a backup. Of course, it is difficult to be too upset by a fifth round choice, but it is also difficult to justify them. Grade: C

Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina

Selected: Sixth round, No 212 in general
(Carolina traded choice # 187 in Denver against choices # 212 and # 237.)

The Panthers abandoned their initial choice of the sixth round (No. 187) and obtained an additional choice in the process (No. 237), which already improves their score for this selection. Add to this that they have once again responded to a major need for the lineup (offensive line) and that they were doing it with a versatile player who can sneak into both the tackle and the guard, and he is very difficult to complain about this selection. Grade: A

Terry Godwin, WR, Georgia

Selected: Seventh round, number 237 overall

The Panthers did not have a seventh round pick at the start of the repechage, so it's a free choice. They could have bet on a late security, but taking a wide receiver that can also go back is not a bad decision, so I can not really hate this choice, even if I would have done something different with him. Category B

Last thoughts

Overall, I think the Panthers had a good draw. They entered the weekend with the firm intention of making the offensive line and pass it better, and taking two players from each group helped them reach that goal. They also wanted an extra quarterback and, although I feel they probably should have taken a precaution with one of their top four choices, it's hard to resist their decision to create a depth. quality behind Cam Newton. The only negative point of this rough draft is their decision to turn around in the fifth round, but if that's the only thing I can really find "wrong" with their draft class, then I'd say that's the only thing that's wrong. they did a very good job. .

Overall rating: B

What do you think, fans of the Panthers? Do you agree with these notes? Why or why not? Share your opinion with us!