Pick Number 6 – Carolina Panthers
The last three teams on this list are the 2014-16 NFC Champions. It’s weird to see Carolina, with one of the NFL’s best players, Christian McCaffrey, draft so high. With injury struggles, a lackluster defense compared to previous years and a fledgling midfield situation, the Panthers have a top pick.
Bring back former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks as assistant coach, in the midst of Brian Flores’s NFL lawsuit, is a smart move to revamp a once dominant unit. The Panthers could easily pick a quarterback here, or try to work things out with Sam Darnold and take the best attacking midfielder across the board to help protect him. Choosing a wide receiver here could also be ideal.
Minimum Super Bowl years: 4
