No. 24 Carolina Panthers (11-5)
The Pick: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
This was a repeat pick from my previous mock draft, but the way this draft board fell, I still feel like it was the best pick for the Panthers.
The Panthers need something different from their wide receivers, and though I don’t really think they’ll venture too far away from that, Washington sort of give them the best of both worlds. He’s not just a deep receiver, but also a guy who can win with shorter routes, too. Quarterback Cam Newton does not have that right now outside of running back Christian McCaffrey. Washington sort of brings them the style of receiver they’ve always prioritized while giving them a little something new.
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Trevor Sikkema is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter and NFL Draft analyst for PewterReport.com. Sikkema, an alumnus of the University of Florida, has covered both college and professional football for much of his career. As a native of the Sunshine State, when he's not buried in social media, Sikkema can be found out and active, attempting to be the best athlete he never was. Sikkema can be reached at: [email protected]
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