Carolina Panthers load up on defense in 7-round 2020 NFL mock draft

Making the jump from Division II to the NFL is never easy, but Kyle Dugger may be the rare player who can do it. Dugger is an incredibly active and athletic playmaker at the safety position who undoubtedly has massive upside at the next level.

Dugger showed off his explosive athleticism and impressive speed at the combine, posting a 42-inch vertical jump, an 11’2″ broad jump and a 4.49 40-yard dash. Make no mistake about it, this guy can move.

Dugger has fantastic upside in coverage and shows impressive physicality in-the-box. With the selection of Dugger, the Panthers add another explosive defensive playmaker in this 2020 NFL mock draft.

Michael Ojemudia is not a freak athlete at the cornerback position, but he is an extremely consistent and reliable player who has a safe floor at the next level. Ojemudia is a smart cornerback who excels in zone coverage. His length is an advantage on the outside and he uses his long arms well to separate the receiver from the ball.

He is also a solid run defender from the cornerback position who tackles well in space and is not afraid to come up and offer support on the edge. Ojemudia is not the kind of player who will come in and re-shape a defense, but he is a rock-solid player who is a good value selection in this range.