Panthers 7-round 2020 mock draft version 2.0: Pick locally

In addition to attempting to fill the void left behind by Kuechly with the first pick, we chose local prospects whenever it was reasonable to do so.

No. 103: Charlotte EDGE Alex Highsmith

Alex Highsmith
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The Panthers’ edge rotation also needs to be retooled. Mario Addison is starting to show signs of decline at 32 years old and Bruce Irvin (also 32) is set to become a free agent, as well. That means they may need two new starters. Picking a player like Highsmith (6-foot-4, 242 pounds) on Day 2 to pair with Brian Burns is probably a good idea. Over the last two seasons, he totaled 18 sacks and 40 tackles for a loss.