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Why did Daviyon Nixon fall and should the Panthers be worried?

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Why did defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon fall dramatically during the 2021 NFL Draft and should the Carolina Panthers be worried?

The Carolina Panthers may have a steal on their hands in Daviyon Nixon. Iowa’s imposing defensive tackle came into the draft with a consensus second-round grade – at least from a talent standpoint – but a significant fall from grace saw him surprisingly available on Day 3 before eventually being taken at No. 158 overall in the fifth.