Panthers 2020 NFL draft: 5 potential surprise picks in the first round

Here are five potential surprise picks for the Panthers this year.

Florida CB CJ Henderson

CJ Henderson
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Another player who might be targeted if the Panthers trade down from No. 7 is Henderson. Over the last couple of weeks, his stock has been rising and many analysts now believe Carolina is targeting him in the top 10. It’s possible it’s all a smoke screen. Henderson (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) is a strong prospect, but like Donte Jackson he bites too often on underneath routes and can be exploited. However, he also has a lot of potential and could grow into a special defender at the next level.