Draft Grade?

[Fire Wade]

Now that the draft is over, what would you grade the Panthers picks?

[Hawkeye]

A+.

Jonathan Stewart was a great but suprising pick who should team with DW to really make the offense hum. That will take some of the pressure off of the passing game.

Getting Stewart AND Otah was excellent. Otah has been considered to have the most talent of any of the LTs in this draft and if he lives up to it, this was an excellent move.

I was just happy that Godfrey finally got picked. I think he will be a good player for the Panthers as either a nickel corner initially or backup safety who I see starting someday. He definitely has the skills.

Dan Connor in the 3rd was a steal. He was very productive in college and was considered better than Posluzny.

Barnidge was a nice pick in the 5th as a pass catcher.....although he won't do much as a blocker.

I really like Nick Hayden in the 6th. There have been several Wisconsin D linemen busts of late, but coming in as a 6th round pick, there won't be huge expectations on him and he is a safer pick than Antajj Hawthorne was.