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Carolina Panthers full 2019 NFL mock draft

By Rucker Haringey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 28, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 28, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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MORGANTOWN, WV – NOVEMBER 23: David Sills V #13 of the West Virginia Mountaineers catches a 10 yard touchdown pass in the first half against Robert Barnes #20 of the Oklahoma Sooners on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV – NOVEMBER 23: David Sills V #13 of the West Virginia Mountaineers catches a 10 yard touchdown pass in the first half against Robert Barnes #20 of the Oklahoma Sooners on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Round 5: David Sills

Most Panthers fans were happy to see Devin Funchess leave in free agency, but it does leave Newton without a big wide receiver to target in the red zone. Sills has his faults, but he is a big target who can make catches in traffic. That’s enough to make him good value in Round 5.

Some teams don’t like Sills because he lacks top-end speed. It’s fair to wonder whether or not he can separate from NFL defensive backs. That’s less important in the red zone though. He’s a legitimate 6-foot-5 receiver who can go up and make plays on balls in the air. At worst Sills will be a valuable specialist, at best, he can be an average starter at wide receiver.

Round 6: Clayton Thorson

The Panthers spent some time with the former Northwestern star before his Pro Day which is a clear signal of their interest in him. Obviously they aren’t shopping for Newton’s replacement, but Thorson could grow into a quality backup in time.

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Thorson doesn’t have great arm talent, but he does move around the field really well for a guy his size. If the Panthers can help him improve his accuracy, he could become a valuable insurance policy in case Newton is forced to miss game time.

Round 7: No selection

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