Carolina Panthers Team Needs for 2013 NFL Draft

1. Defensive Tackle (x2)

2. Wide Receiver

3. Cornerback

4. Offensive Tackle

5. Safety

6. Guard

The Panthers don’t have a full stable of picks, which is too bad because they need to fix multiple areas.

Defensive tackle has to be the most important, and it wouldn’t be shocking if the Panthers used two picks on this position. Carolina has one of the best edge rushing pairs in the league, but their play is neutralized somewhat due to the fact that there is zero pressure up the middle. Expect Carolina to change that early in this draft.

Steve Smith has been a great weapon for the Panthers, but his time in this league is going to be coming to an end. Carolina could use a young receiver to grow with Cam Newton.

Two other areas that need multiple upgrades are the secondary and the offensive line.

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