Panthers: Better Tight End Values Than Sadiq

0:00On April 23rd, the Carolina Panthers got needs of Titan heading into the draft, and while Kenyan Sadeek's name pops up a lot, he's no sure thing. For them, analysts point to better values later on, like Eli Stowers and Justin Jolie, who both outgraded Sadeek in college last year. Stowers posted an 81.6 p.f. grade, good for 7th among Titan's, beating Sadeek's 73.8 that ranked. On April 23rd, he's a freak athlete wide receiver type in a tight-in body, and could slide to round 2 for solid value. Meanwhile, Jolie graded out at 77.7, 10th overall, and the Panthers already brought him in for a top 30 visit. This NC State Guy scored the 4th most touchdowns from the position in college football, and grabbing a local talent in round 3 would fire up. Fans, big time. Then there's Oster Dope, projected third or fourth round, perfect for filling that need without burning a high pick. Bayla's Michael Trigg led all tight-ins with 20 explosive plays last season, way ahead

1:02of Sadeek, and he's a fifth round steal that could spark. Bryce Young's offense. Bottom line, passing on Sadeek less the Panthers build depth elsewhere early, and snagged these playmakers' cheap, turning a weak spot into a strength. Without overpaying.