Panthers' NFL Draft: Sadiq or Freeling?

0:00On April 9th, the NFL draft is just weeks out, and mock drafts are buzzing for the Panthers at the 19th overall pick. Most outlets like NFL Network, CBS Sports, and Yahoo are projecting tight-in Kenyans to Deek from Oregon going to Carolina. ESPN's The Outlier, tabbing offensive tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia. Panthers hold seven picks this year, giving them ammo to build. They had a strong offseason, stacking the front seven with edge rushers and linebackers, grabbing a cheap offensive line fix in Rashid Walker. Experts see Sadik as a game-changer, a first-team all-big-ten guy who led college tight-ends with eight receiving touchdowns. He lines up everywhere, and blocks enough to stay on the field, parrying nasty with Carolina's big receivers to mess with defenses. Freeling brings massive size at 6 with 7, 315 pounds, with 34 and 3 quarter-inch arms and a quick 4.9. 3.40 He swings tackle sides, perfect for shielding Bryce Young and paving runs for Chubah

1:03Hubbard and Jonathan Brooks. As these projections evolve, the Panthers look primed to add an offensive spark at 19, setting up big plays downfield no matter who they snag.