Three potential Panther targets helped their stock at the Combine. One did not. See who they are

The NFL Scouting Combine isn’t a competition — it’s an opportunity for teams to get a closer look at some of the draft’s top prospects, during which, off-field interviews are just as important as the on-field drills.

So while it’s not possible to “win” or “lose” the Combine, it’s very possible for prospects to help or hurt their draft stock among NFL teams. These five players who fit a need for the Carolina Panthers influenced that perception on either end of the spectrum last week.

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During a strong NFL combine, Georgia’s Mecole Hardman displayed the traits the Panthers say they want in their wide receivers.