The Carolina Panthers have a history when it comes to first-round draft picks. No matter when the team is on the clock during day one of the draft, it appears they take time developing each selection. This year it is defensive end Brian Burns, a hybrid defender who can also play from the outside linebacker position.
Not since defensive tackle Star Lotulelei was drafted in 2013 (No. 14 overall) has a Panthers first-round pick started all 16 regular season games. During that stretch, wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin became the closest, appearing in every game but not starting at home against Seattle.