Ranking the Panthers position groups after the 2020 NFL draft

Let’s reorient ourselves with the state of the roster by ranking each position group on the team, starting with the strongest unit.

11. Cornerback

Donte Jackson
(Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Starters: Donte Jackson, Troy Pride Jr.

Backups: Corn Elder, Cole Luke, Stantley Thomas Oliver III, Derrek Thomas, Myles Hartsfield

Analysis: Yikes. That’s the situation in Carolina’s cornerback room right now, which was not that strong to begin with and is reeling from losing three key pieces in James Bradberry, Ross Cockrell and Javien Elliott. It’s still not clear who will play the slot position and if Pride isn’t ready to roll right away the Panthers are going to get absolutely lit up by quarterbacks who know how to pick on weak corners. Unless they sign a proven veteran before the season begins, we may be in for another 300-yard performance from Julio Jones. Why not bring Cockrell back at least?

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