No. 164: Wake Forest LB Justin Strnad

It’s likely going to take more than one linebacker to fill the void left behind by Kuechly’s retirement. With this local pick, the Panthers get more depth to back up guys like Jermaine Carter and Shaq Thompson, who will see their own roles grow. Strnad (6-foot-3, 235 pounds) has a jack of all trades kind of vibe to his game. He totaled three forced fumbles, 10 pass breakups, four interceptions, eight sacks and 22.5 tackles for a loss at Wake Forest.