Panthers 2017 NFL Draft Results: Panthers Select CB Corn Elder in 5th Round

Corn Elder, CB, Miami 5’10” 183 lbs

4.55 40 yd dash

Player Draft Profile

Corn Elder Draft Profile – NFL.com

STRENGTHS Doesn't realize he's undersized. Plays physically and with good confidence. Patient from press with footwork and body control for extended mirroring of release. Gets into receivers and can take their route off-schedule. Sinks into receivers on outside release constricting the vertical throwing window. Plays variety of coverages and squeezes routes in all. Former high school basketball star with point guard quickness and little hesitation in his transitions. Twitchy click-and-close to the ball. Plus instincts and ready to pounce on throws from zone. Aggressive in run support striking through his target and running his feet through completion. Doesn't realize he's undersized. Plays physically and with good confidence. Patient from press with footwork and body control for extended mirroring of release. Gets into receivers and can take their route off-schedule. Sinks into receivers on outside release constricting the vertical throwing window. Plays variety of coverages and squeezes routes in all. Former high school basketball star with point guard quickness and little hesitation in his transitions. Twitchy click-and-close to the ball. Plus instincts and ready to pounce on throws from zone. Aggressive in run support striking through his target and running his feet through completion.

How the Player Fits in Carolina

The negatives on Elder sound much like those describing Panther CB Captain Munnerlyn. Hence Elder will most likely compete at the nickel CB spot. Elder is a sure tackler who can also make plays on the ball. He hasn’t intercepted many balls but he doesn’t have bad hands. Elder was actually recruited as a RB and also played point guard in basketball. He’s a solid pick in the 5th round.

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Thursday, April 27 – 7:00 p.m. CT (Round 1 – 10 Minutes Per Pick)

Friday, April 28 – 6 p.m. CT (Round 2 – 7 Minutes, Round 3 – 5 Minutes Per Pick)

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