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Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson and defensive coach Ejiro Evero.

With the Carolina Panthers possibly being in the market for a new cornerback in 2027, an analyst has them addressing that need in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson and defensive coach Ejiro Evero.

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With the Carolina Panthers possibly being in the market for a new cornerback in 2027, an analyst has them addressing that need in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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Penn State defensive back Zakee Wheatley (DB54) during the NFL Scouting Combine

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Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman Sam Hecht (75) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Picking Sam Hecht in the fifth round is not only good value, but it adds a very good player.

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The third-year GM revealed what he really thinks about the Panthers.

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Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman Sam Hecht (75) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (0) runs on to the field before the game

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Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine

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Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) signals a first down during a NCAA football game

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The Panthers have a good draft class on their hands, but will it translate to on-field impact?

Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (OL24) speaks to members of the media

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The Panthers may not have had the most perfect draft, but they did pretty well once again.

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57) celebrates

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Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Monroe Freeling is selected by the Carolina Panthers

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Carolina Panthers helmet before a game against the Green Bay Packers

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Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht (OL27) speaks to members of the media

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The Panthers manipulated the board to perfection and landed Sam Hecht.