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The Carolina Panthers have selected wide receiver D.J. Moore with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. This selection gives Cam Newton a dynamic playmaker at wide receiver.
My take
This is a tremendous pick for the Panthers. They needed to give Newton some weapons at wide receiver, and Moore certainly fits the bill. At 6’0”, 210 lbs and 4.42-forty speed, Moore will be a Steve Smith-esque weapon for Norv Turner’s offense.
NFL Network analyst Steve Smith says that Moore ‘can run every route on the route tree’ and ‘they have never been able to replace me ... until today.’
/mic drop
What do you think, Panthers fans? Are you happy with this pick? Sound off with your thoughts!
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How would you grade this pick?
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64%
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5%
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Panthers 2018 draft picks
Round 1 - No. 24 overall
Round 2 - No. 55 overall
Round 3 - No. 85 overall (from BUF)
Round 3 - No. 88 overall
Round 5 - No. 161 overall
Round 6 - No. 197 overall
Round 7 - No. 234 overall (from LAC)
Round 7 - No. 242 overall
Panthers top five needs
Safety
Cornerback
Guard
Wide receiver
Defensive end