Panthers 2020 NFL mock draft: The trading up for Tua edition

In our newest mock, the team trades up four spots in the first round for a new franchise quarterback, then back down later for more picks.

Trade back with Bills: Panthers acquire Buffalo’s No. 54, 86, and 167 overall selections for No. 38 and 221 overall.

Round 2, No. 54 – A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson

A.J. Terrell
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It sounds like the chances of James Bradberry returning to the Panthers is getting slimmer each day, so they’ll need to stock up on corners. Carolina gets a prototypical pro corner here in Terrell, who measured in at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds with a 4.42 second 40-yard dash at the combine, all while gaining back some picks lost in the Tua trade. Matt Rhule has always looked for “prototype athletes” in his career and has relied on his coaching staff to turn them into great football players. Terrell certainly fits that mold.