2020 NFL mock draft: Burrow or Young at No. 1? How far does Tua fall?

The Panthers have to improve upon a defense that is 26th in the NFL at 26.7 points per game.  Carolina’s current corners Donte Jackson, Javien Elliott, Ross Cockrell and James Bradberry aren’t a complete disaster, but none of them are true number one corners.

This is a very talented cornerback class with Jeff Okudah clearly at the top of the class, but with a good combine, C.J. Henderson could become the second corner off of the board. For now, I still have Fulton going ahead of him, but it is close.

According to drafttek.com, “Henderson plays with outstanding body control. He’s calm, collected and balanced, and when you pair that with his quick feet, it makes for minimal steps when getting in and out of breaks. It also helps Henderson transition smoothly when he flips his hips, and he rarely ends up chasing his opponent.”

“I’m not saying that Henderson doesn’t get beat, but his balance and footwork aid him in recovering so that he can make a play on the receiver when he can’t make a play on the ball. Henderson also appears to play with outstanding instincts. He does a good job of judging the receiver’s release, and never seems to be out of position. Henderson also has a feel for routes.”

Henderson has had an outstanding career. He’s been starting since freshman year, which is very impressive considering Florida is one best schools for producing corners.