Carolina Panthers 2017 Draft Picks | PHOTOS
The Panthers have added some quality players through the 2017 draft.
Christian McCaffrey was selected in the first round(8) out of Stanford. He is a versatile running back who will provide a change a pace from Jonathan Stewart and is dangerous in the open field. Â McCaffrey is an excellent receiver and can also line up as a slot receiver. His father Ed McCaffrey played 13 seasons in the NFL and won three Super Bowl rings.
The Panthers selected wide receiver Curtis Samuel from Ohio State with their first pick in the second round(40). Samuel like McCaffrey has a diverse skill set and possesses blazing speed.  At 5- 11 and 196 pounds Samuel ran a 4.31 40-yard dash at the combine. When asked about his role with the Panthers, Samuel said, “They’re going to use me primarily as a slot receiver – that’s why they’re bringing me in there. They feel like I can help the team a lot.”  Samuel was the only player in the FBS with at least 700 yards rushing and receiving last season.
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Taylor Moton was the Panthers’ other second round pick(64).  Moton was highly regarded by GM Dave Gettleman who said, “Taylor, that’s a heck of a pick at the bottom of the second round,” Gettleman said. “That’s a big-ole’ powerful, tough hog molly who is smarter than this entire room. It’s about value, and he’s a great value there.” Moton is 6-5, 320 pounds and never missed a game in college.
Playing opposite number one overall pick Miles Garrett, Daeshon Hall may have been overshadowed last season at Texas A&M. Â The Panthers, however, saw enough in him to trade up in the third round(77) to select Hall. Â At 6-5 and 266 pounds, Hall has prototypical size for a defensive end. Â He will get to be an understudy to Julius Peppers and Charles Johnson.
The Panthers selected Corn Elder from the University of Miami in the fifth round(152). Â Elder is a smaller cornerback at 5-9 and 185 pounds. Â He is regarded as a tough tackler who will compete for playing time in the Panthers’ zone coverage defenses.
Alex Armah played offense and defense at West Georgia and was all conference as a linebacker and tight end for the Wolves in 2016. Â The Panthers plan to use him as a fullback with the departure of Mike Tolbert.
