The depth of skill at the defensive end position is abundant for rookies this year and that benefits the Carolina Panthers. Needing to improve their pressure and find a player who can replace future Hall of Fame inductee Julius Peppers, it is quickly becoming apparent that general manager Marty Hurney is eyeing an edge rusher for the Panthers and their first-round (No. 16 overall) pick.
Fortunately, an abundance of intriguing prospects should be available but perhaps one of the best may fall to Carolina. While there is no rookie who can immediately replace Peppers presence on the field or in the locker room, landing a top-10 pick without having to trade up in order to do so would be fortunate.