Panthers Big Board: DL Javon Kinlaw Draft Profile
With the 2020 NFL Combine under a week away and the draft just a couple of months away, we continue to break down some of the college game's biggest stars that the Panthers may have their eye on.
Today, we take a look at South Carolina defensive lineman, Javon Kinlaw.
Several mock drafts believe that the Carolina Panthers will take a defensive lineman with their first round selection and although most think it will be Derrick Brown of Auburn, Javon Kinlaw is a name to keep an eye on.
Kinlaw has soared up draft boards and could be teetering on the line as a top ten pick in this years NFL Draft. At 6'5" 315 pounds, Kinlaw is one big human being. Not only is he big, but is very explosive and has a great jump off the ball. Most interior defensive lineman make their money trying to plug up the run game and while Kinlaw does that, he can also be a factor at putting pressure on the quarterback.
As a senior, Kinlaw finished with 35 tackles, six tackles for loss and six sacks. His production on the field goes well beyond the stat sheet and once fully developed, could be a much better player than currently projected.
With the Panthers potentially losing several key contributors to the defensive line, expect the front office to take a hard look at this position come April.
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