He is a traits-heavy edge rusher with elite combine testing (4.63 forty at 6\u20196\u201d, 256 lbs) and back-to-back 8.5-sack seasons at Penn State. While his tape shows more power than bend, he sets a strong edge against the run and wins with length and effort. He projects as a high-floor rotational defensive end early in his career, with upside to develop into a productive complementary pass rusher in Carolina\u2019s front.<\/p>\n
With Nic Scourton<\/a> and Princely Umanmielen<\/a> already in place, Carolina adds another young, moldable edge defender rather than forcing a first-round reach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n This balances value and need.<\/p>\n This is a tone-setting trench selection.<\/p>\n With injuries to Ikem Ekwonu and uncertainty at center\/tackle depth, Bisontis provides:<\/p>\n He likely begins as interior depth but could develop into a starting-caliber guard with refinement in pass protection.<\/p>\n In a tight cap situation, rookie contract linemen matter.<\/p>\n If A\u2019Shawn Robinson becomes a cap casualty, Carolina will need interior reinforcement.<\/p>\n Corleone gives the Panthers:<\/p>\n He\u2019s a space-eater who keeps linebackers clean \u2014 something this defense has needed.<\/p>\n Doubling down on the pass rush late.<\/p>\n Anthony posted 7.5 sacks last season and:<\/p>\n Carolina builds rotational depth and competition at EDGE without overspending.<\/p>\n This is your upside swing. A different body type that could be an excellent true slot receiver and play instantly.<\/p>\n Montgomery\u2019s path: Strengths:<\/p>\n Concerns:<\/p>\nRound 4 (Pick 119)<\/h3>\n
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Round 5 (Pick 156)<\/h3>\n
Dontay Corleone, NT, Cincinnati<\/h3>\n
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Round 5 (Pick 161)<\/h3>\n
Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke<\/h3>\n
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Round 6 (Pick 198)<\/h3>\n
Tyren Montgomery, WR, John Carroll<\/h3>\n
\nBasketball \u2192 FCS \u2192 Division III breakout \u2192 Senior Bowl standout.<\/p>\n\n