3. CB Troy Pride Jr.
Pride may be the x-factor of the entire Panthers 2020 draft class. Waiting until the fourth round to pick up a cornerback was a questionable strategy by general manager Marty Hurney. If Pride’s a bust, the whole class takes a huge hit. Then again, if he can hit the ground running and prove the team got a true long-term starter then it will alleviate a lot of pressure on the defense. Pride’s peskiness and speed will help. The question is if they will be enough to overcome his lack of size for an outside corner in the NFL.