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2019 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Defenders dominate throughout

By George Stockburger

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 8: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars warms up before playing against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 8: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars warms up before playing against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators puts a hit on Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers as he loses the ball during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators puts a hit on Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers as he loses the ball during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

DE. Florida. Jachai Polite. 22. player. 87.

Carolina comes out of their ridiculously early bye week 2-1 looking strong with an offense built around Christian McCaffrey’s ability to make plays in space. The second year running back is the team’s leader in rushing and receptions through three games. A wide receiver in this mock draft would make sense with JJ Arcega-Whiteside still available, but there should be enough receiver depth later on.

Now is the time for the Panthers to find a reliable edge rusher who can replace the ancient Julius Peppers.

Carolina has just eight sacks in their first three games after putting up 50 last year. They simply need more production up front with Kawann Short. Veteran Mario Addison is a potential cap victim this offseason with a big out in the final year of his contract.

Jachai Polite his a high motor rusher with advanced moves and a quick first step that collegiate blockers can’t hold up against. He’s already matched his career total with four sacks this year for the Gators and he’ll have some terrific tests and opportunities to flash later this year facing LSU, Georgia, and Florida State.

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