It was a dilemma that the Carolina Panthers draft team took some time deliberating. Stick to their guns or gamble on a prospect with an elite skill set?
That is what faced the Panthers draft group with the No. 7 overall pick after Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons bypassed the New York Giants at No. 4 and fell into their laps. In the end, they remained steadfast and selected former Auburn standout Derrick Brown.
This was swiftly followed by a fully guaranteed rookie deal for Brown worth $23.62 million over four years.