2020 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers late-round sleeper targets

2. Calvin Throckmorton, OL, Oregon

Calvin Throckmorton is yet another prospect that I am higher on than most in the draft industry. He has the versatility that winning teams value, with the ability to play any position on the offensive line. He also has the durability that is highly sought after by NFL teams.

In his senior season, Throckmorton was forced to start two games at center after starter Jake Henson went down with an injury. So he has some experience at center, but most of his starts have come at right tackle where he started 12 games in 2019.

Sticking with his versatility, in 2018 Throckmorton started six games at right tackle, five at left tackle, one at center and one at right guard. He is not only versatile but Throckorton also shows fantastic durability, starting at least 13 games in back-to-back seasons.

The Carolina Panthers would be getting a steal, in my opinion, if Throckmorton is taken with one of their later picks. He has the knowledge and understanding of how to position his blocks. He definitely has his limitations, with short arms and limited athleticism, however, he can overcome that with proper technique.

3. Logan Wilson, Linebacker, Wyoming

Logan Wilson could be a surprise late day two selection, but he could be available in the fourth round for the Carolina Panthers. He has the competitive toughness coaches love to see and was a team captain in his final three seasons at Wyoming.

The Panthers need to find a replacement for Luke Kuechly after his surprising retirement, but Wilson will need to be properly groomed to have any chance at becoming a starter. He’s a fantastic tackler with good pursuit. He’s very comfortable in coverage and could develop into an every-down linebacker.

It is more logical that Wilson will start out as a key special teams player with a chance to become a leader for that unit early on. He reminds me a lot of Nick Bellore who was a core special teams player for the Jets and Niners. Wilson has a lot more potential as an every-down player than Bellore, but they could expect the same type of special teams player.