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Carolina Panthers Mock Draft: Midseason Edition

By Christian Candeloro

EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 05: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks warms up prior to taking on the California Golden Bears during their game at Autzen Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 05: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks warms up prior to taking on the California Golden Bears during their game at Autzen Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 12: Notre Dame Fighting Irish players celebrate after the game against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 12, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated USC 30-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 12: Notre Dame Fighting Irish players celebrate after the game against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 12, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated USC 30-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

It’s actually quite ghastly that the Carolina Panthers haven’t used a first-round pick on an offensive lineman since they drafted Jeff Otah in 2008. Due to injuries Otah only played in 29 total games and ultimately the lack of offensive line talent has hurt the Panthers and potentially ended the Newton era in Charlotte.

Of course, we waited until the 5th-round to draft a lineman in this draft, so we’re part of the problem. However, at pick 146, we finally add an offensive tackle. Long, tall and athletic, Eichenberg is a talented run and pass blocker. He has the ideal length for an NFL lineman and while he would need to improve his technique and fill out, he has the potential to be an NFL starter down the road.

The Panthers will have Taylor Moton and Daryl Williams under contract again next season, so Eichenberg at the very least could provide quality depth while he grows.

Also available: WR – Quartney Davis – Texas A&M, LB Shaquille Quarterman – Miami (FL), TE Albert Okwuegbunam – Missouri, WR Chase Claypool – Notre Dame

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