Six Players Who Could Be Available at No. 33
Many expect the Carolina Panthers to take a receiver or an offensive lineman with the first pick in the second round but the reality is, they're going to take the best player available regardless of position.
Who could those "best available" players be? Here's a handful of prospects that could still be on the board.
WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
Coleman began his career at Michigan State, but after not seeing the field much he transferred to Florida State where he became a top-level NFL prospect. There's no doubt that Coleman has a high ceiling, and if you're worried about the 40 he ran in Indy, you shouldn't. He look fast and smooth in the on-field drills and that's what matters most. At 6'4", 216 lbs, Coleman could be the reliable big target that Bryce Young needs.
WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
Worthy blew everyone away at the combine with his record-setting 4.21 40-yard dash. However, there are some concerns with his ability to be physical with corners in press coverage and consistently making catches over the middle of the field. The speed is great and there's a good chance that he becomes a star in the league, but he could fall to the second even after the great showing in Indy.
C Zach Frazier, West Virginia
Frazier is one of the baddest, toughest dudes in the draft. He broke his leg in the final game of the season and somehow made it all the way back to be able to run through some on-field drills at the combine. He's got 10-year starter written all over him and he fits the bill for exactly what the Panthers are looking for.
G Christian Haynes, UConn
Haynes is one of my favorite o-line prospects in this class. He's dominant in the run game and can make his way up to the second level quickly. Good lateral movement, but really thrives in getting upfield. His strong hands and strong lower half give him the chance to start right away, if not fairly early in the season.
DL Braden Fiske, Florida State
Very few knew about Fiske prior to the combine, but he came away as one of the winners from the week. The former Seminole ran the fastest 40-yard dash of the big fellas at 4.78 and that speed played in the drills as well. Has shown flashes of being a really solid pass rusher, but his best football is ahead, particularly in the facet of the game.
EDGE Darius Robinson, Missouri
I didn't know much about Robinson until I started watching some of his tape over the last few weeks and man, whew. This kid has it. He's not a one-tricky pony when it comes to his pass rush. He has several moves that he can beat a lineman with and can fight off double teams pretty well. Has a great combination of speed, size, and strength that will make him a force in the NFL.
