Matt Rhule was entering his second NFL Draft, and Scott Fitterer was entering his first as the head honcho. Aside from the very clear pattern of buying a timeshare on Trade Down Island, we also saw the type of player who was coveted shift about halfway through the draft. At the top of the draft, the Panthers opted for elite athletes who all ranked highly in SPARQ and RAS scores. The second half (or so), however, saw the Panthers take some risks on guys they got a close look at during the Senior Bowl.
Right out of the gates, the Panthers spent their first rounder on cornerback Jaycee Horn, he of the 9.