The departure of Josh Norman leaves an already thin cornerback corp in a scary position. If the NFL season were to open today the starters on the outside would consist of Robert McClain and Bené Benwikere; Brandon Boykin would lock down the slot. Benwikere played well on the outside during his rookie season, but a full season away from the position and a late-season broken leg puts him in a precarious situation. Robert McClain repeatedly got burnt during the post-season, even though he showed flashes of potential. Expect Carolina to draft 1-2 corners during the first seven rounds, and bring in several afterward.
Five NFL Draft Predictions for the Carolina Panthers
