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Jan 28, 2022

After an initial wave of quarterbacks crashed ashore for the Carolina Panthers in some early mock drafts, things got a little funky with suggestions of a particular offensive lineman and cornerback. But it’s back under center, at least here. - In the latest set of projections from Draft Wire, the Panthers use their sixth overall pick on a pretty familiar name in quarterback Kenny Pickett. Editor Luke Easterling believes head coach Matt Rhule can’t afford to pass up on another top passing prospect for the second straight year. - “The Panthers made a huge mistake passing on Justin Fields in the top 10 last year, opting instead to trade this year’s second-round pick for a failed experiment in Sam Darnold,” Easterling wrties. “Pickett is no Fields, but don’t expect the Panthers to pass on this year’s top quarterback prospect this time around.” - A Panther in his own right, the University of Pittsburgh product secured a handful of top honors for his standout 2021 campaign. Pickett was named a First-team All American, the ACC Player of the Year, the recipient of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. - To this point, there are many questions as to the quality of quarterbacks in this class. Heck, Pickett isn’t even the consensus No. 1 amongst his passing peers. - There is a consensus, however, that Rhule can’t go much longer without an answer at the game’s most important position. - Loading... - - RelatedPanthers GM Scott Fitterer on 2022 QB class: 'It's a good class, not a great class' - - RelatedPanthers amongst possible choices for HBO's 'Hard Knocks' - - List - - One free agent each NFL team should want to sign in 2022 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Panthers Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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