PFF Reveals Best 'Day Two Fit' for the Panthers

A home run threat for Bryce Young? Panthers fans should be on board with the idea of drafting this wide receiver prospect.

Xavier Legette, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, and Keon Coleman are names you’ve heard time and time again as possibilities at the top of the second round for the Carolia Panthers. Most project Carolina to walk out of the draft with one of those top receivers, but there’s also a chance they could double dip and select two weapons for Bryce Young.

According to Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus, Oregon’s Troy Franklin is one of the best fits for Carolina on day two of the 2024 NFL Draft.

“Carolina owned the lowest deep receiving grade in the NFL last season. Oregon’s Troy Franklin was one of college football’s premier deep threats over the past two years. He finished 2023 with a 99.1 deep receiving grade. The Panthers' acquisition of Diontae Johnson gave them a weapon in the short game, but Franklin’s long speed would be a constant threat to deep safeties for the long haul.”

Franklin’s draft range is anywhere from the middle of the second round to middle of the third, so if Carolina were to end up with the former Duck it’s probably in a trade back scenario or at the top of the third at No. 65.

In 13 games this past season, Franklin recorded 81 receptions for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns.