Derrick Brown is the new man at the forefront of the Carolina Panthers’ defense after he was taken with the seventh overall selection. The player represents a huge upgrade on their interior and he has the potential to reach the Pro Bowl in his first few seasons in the NFL.
While some sections of the Panthers’ fanbase questioned the decision to take Brown over Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, the pick has been given a seal of approval by many experts from across the national media.
Paul Prisco of CBS Sports led the charge with an A+ grade, writing this on the selection:
“I love this pick.