The 2020 NFL draft is now just two and a half weeks away. It will come as a welcome distraction for sports fans who have been denied the joy that live competition brings over the last several weeks.
We have gone through a number of different mock draft scenarios so far and to be perfectly honest we’re running out of ideas, so this might be our last mock of 2020. The strategy here was to hit as many roster holes as possible with some prospects who haven’t been connected to the Panthers much. Here’s how our latest seven-round mock draft played out.
No. 7: Louisville OT Mekhi Becton
Yes, Russell Okung will be starting at left tackle for Carolina this year. However, first-round draft picks should be all about the future. Once Okung is gone, the team will be back to square one with no proven starter on the blind side. Becton (6-foot-7, 368 pounds) is arguably this year’s top offensive tackle prospect. He wins with a potent blend of power, smoothness and reach and also has experience at right tackle, offering plus versatility.