NFL Draft: Breaking down how Brandon Smith fits with Carolina Panthers

How will Penn State linebacker fit in with the Carolina Panthers? This could be interesting.

The Carolina Panthers joined the Atlanta Falcons in jumping up in this draft for a Nittany Lion. They traded up to pick 120 to grab the uber-athletic linebacker Brandon Smith.

Smith was a Tasmanian devil type of player making plays all over the field both in coverage and in providing run support. He should be a long lasting player in the NFL if he can remain healthy and while he doesn’t project to be anything special he could emerge as a leader on this defense.

The Panthers will have a competition for the starting linebacker position as they have overhauled that position this offseason. For Smith he has the benefit of being a player they traded up for while also being a youthful infusion.

A very interesting fit for Smith with the Carolina Panthers.