Carolina Panthers 7-Round Mock Draft: Pre-Combine Edition

A full projection of Panthers picks.

Schuyler Callihan | Feb 25, 2024

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It's officially mock draft season here at All Panthers on FanNation/SI. Beginning today, we will release a new full, seven-round Carolina Panthers mock each Sunday leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.

With each mock, fellow publisher Matt Alquiza and I will alter the theme and rules. Our first mock is simple - pick the best player available with trades being off the table.

Let's get started!

RD 2, Pick 33: OL Zach Frazier, West Virginia

Depending on who you ask, Frazier is the top center in this year's draft. Most have Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson at No. 1, but it's not by a wide margin. What most don't know about Frazier is that he didn't play center until his second year at WVU. He played mostly guard and even started nine games there as a true freshman. With his ability to play either center or guard, it's a no-brainer to me. Bring him in and let him find his spot. This guy is a 10-year starter in the NFL.

RD 3, Pick 65: WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky

Corley hauled in 29 touchdowns over the last three years, but is still flying under the radar. He's got that DJ Moore-like build standing in at 5'11", 210 pounds and has a 40-yard time of 4.46 compared to Moore's 4.42. I believe he can come in right away and compete for a spot.

RD 4, Pick 102: TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State

Taking a tight end may be a little controversial, but look, most of Carolina's needs have to be addressed in free agency. If they're banking on mid-late round picks to save them, it's not going to end well. I love Sinnott's ability as a pass-catcher, but he is a converted fullback. It's going to take a little time for him to truly develop into a reliable receiving option but with Hayden Hurst, Tommy Tremble, and Ian Thomas on the roster, there's no rush. What Sinnott can add immediately is physicality in the run game, serving as extension to the offensive line.

RD 5, Pick 141 (via TEN): LB Javon Solomon, Troy

Solomon produced at a high level this past season recording 56 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 16 sacks (led FBS). He put up similar numbers in 2021 with 17 TFLs and 11 sacks. He needs to fill out his frame a little bit, but the potential is through the roof for this kid. Even if the Panthers tag or sign Brian Burns to an extension, they need more pass rush help.

RD 5, Pick 165 (via SF): RB Emani Bailey, TCU

Chuba Hubbard, in my opinion, is the starter heading into 2024. After him, I'm not sure what the Panthers will do. Could they move off of Miles Sanders? Maybe. Does he stay and return to his 2022 form? Who knows? What I do know is I like this Emani Bailey kid a lot. He plays bigger than his 5'9", 206-pound frame indicates - not an easy tackle by any means.

RD 6, Pick 180 (via ARI): CB Elijah Jones, Boston College

Carolina has good top-end talent in the secondary, but they need to establish some depth. It's been an issue for quite some time and adding Jones to the mix could help. He's played a lot of college ball, spending six years at BC so he should be able to find his way onto the field in some capacity as a rookie. Over his last two years, Jones was extremely active in the back end of Jeff Hafley's defense recording 21 passes defended and seven interceptions.

Matt Alquiza will release our next mock draft next Sunday.