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Why Rashawn Slater is the likely Carolina Panthers pick at No. 8

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Bringing a potentially elite left tackle such as Rashawn Slater to the Carolina Panthers at No. 8 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft might be the most likely option.

The Carolina Panthers are likely out of the quarterback hunt during the 2021 NFL Draft after acquiring Sam Darnold from the New York Jets. General manager Scott Fitterer didn’t dismiss the notion entirely, but it would be a jaw-dropping lack of confidence in their recent acquisition who they gave up three picks over the next two years to bring on board.