The Carolina Panthers have a few options here with this pick. They can try to push on a wide receiver or they could take possibly the best OLB in Leighton Vander Esch as the imminent departure of Thomas Davis Sr. is coming after the 2018 season. Though this may be the smartest move to replace Davis, the Panthers are in a big need in the secondary after releasing Kurt Coleman and trading Daryl Worley to Philadelphia. Plus we all know of the failed physical with their first option, Bashaud Breeland.
This has left the back end thin in Carolina and safety play is way more important at this point.