No. 44: Lloyd Cushenberry III, OL, LSU
By picking up an extra second-round pick from the Colts, the Panthers get an absolute steal here with one of the best interior offensive linemen in this draft class. Cushenberry is extremely versatile and can play either guard position or center. He is a mauler in the run game, has great technical refinement in his pass sets, powerful hand usage and is a brick wall in pass protection. He would be an immediate upgrade over the beloved Greg Van Roten at left guard or eventually replace Matt Paradis at center.