1. (25)  Jon Beason, OLB, Miami (Fla)

2. (45)  Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

2. (59)  Ryan Kalil, C, USC

3. (83)  Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia

4. (118)  Ryne Robinson, WR, Miami (Fla.)

5. (155)  Dante Rosario, FB/TE, Oregon

5. (164)  Tim Shaw, LB, Penn State

7. (226)  C.J. Wilson, CB, Baylor

 

The Panthers have traded their #1 pick (#14) and their 6th rounder (#199) to the New York Jets for the Jets #1 pick (#25), their 2nd round pick (#59) and the Jets 5th rounder (#164).  The Jets used the pick in the first round to select CB Darrelle Revis.

The Panthers have re-signed Michael Gaines to a 1-year contract.  He played in all 16 games (9 starts) for the Panthers last season and he caught 15 passes for 146 yards (9.7 avg).  He also returned 2 kickoffs for 32 yards (16.0 avg).  His role in the offense will expand unless the Panthers use their first round pick on Greg Olson.

The Panthers have re-signed WR Drew Carter to a much deserved 1-year contract.  He will likely serve as the #3 wideout for the Panthers again this season.  He played in 14 games last season (3 starts) and he caught 28 passes for 357 yards (12.8 avg) with 3 TD grabs.  He also carried the ball 2 times for 18 yards (9.0 ypc).  Look for him to be even better in 2007 than he was in 2006 for the Panthers.

I have conducted a complete 7 round draft for every team in the NFL.  If you want to see what I have projected for any other team in the NFL, click on the team name in the right hand margin and go to the team’s Draft Report page if you don’t see the article on the front page of the site.  This was a lot of work so I hope you enjoy it.

The Panthers are looking to take the best player available at all of their picks later this month.  With that in mind, here is who I project the Panthers to draft:

1. (14)  Reggie Nelson, S, Florida

2. (45)  Brandon Siler, MLB, Florida

3. (83)  Josh Beckman, OG, Boston College

4. (118)  Clark Harris, TE, Rutgers

5. (155)  Herbert Taylor, OT, TCU

6. (191)  D’Juan Woods, WR, Oklahoma State

7. (226)  Matt Toeaina, DT, Oregon

Reggie Nelson and Brandon Siler would fill two large needs on the Panthers defense and probably would both be starters from Day #1.  Clark Harris could help the Panthers offense as they might finally have a TE that they will throw the football to.