Panthers Draft Zakee Wheatley for Secondary Depth

0:00On April 25th, Panthers GM Dan Morgan skipped the buzz around Oregon Safety, Dylan Tioneman in the first round, and beefed up the offensive line with Top Pickman Row Freeling instead. Fast forward to Saturday, and after his third trade of the draft, he wheeled and dealed up seven spots to number 151 in the fifth round to. Snag Penn State Safety, Zaky Weedley. They also grabbed Miami 7th Rounder at number 2, 27, giving up their sixth round picks at 158 and 200. The Panthers already got solid starters in Trayvon Moarig and Nick Scott at Safety for next season, but they've poured draft picks into depth the last two years to build that room. Last year, they took Ohio State's Lathan Ransom at number 122, and he had a mixed rookie year with some highs and lows. Weedley checks in at 6 with 3, 203 pounds, ranked 7th among safeties and 82 overall by ESPN. As a two-year starter, with six career picks, he's got the tools to contribute right

1:02away on special teams while bringing speed and length to the group. Scouts love how he hunts the ball and fights blocks, though he needs to sharpen up on finishing tackles. Per PFF, he gave up just 36 yards and coverage last season, so expect him to climb the depth chart quick as the Panthers keep stacking that. Secondary.