Jordan Gross’ re-structured contract provides salary cap relief. It also creates an immediate need because Gross’ contract does not go beyond the upcoming season. Take a look at the Projected Depth Chart to see how poor the Offensive Tackle depth is! Ideally, the Panthers could afford to take an offensive tackle in the middle rounds. That would give the prospect one year to develop behind Gross before taking over at LT.
Without further ado, the DraftPanthers staff brings you the top 10 Offensive Tackle Prospects and provides a projected draft round grade for each player.
Rank |
Player – Position |
School |
Round Grade |
1 | Luke Joeckel – LT | Texas A&M | 1st – Early |
2 | Eric Fisher – LT | Central Mich. | 1st – Early |
3 | Lane Johnson – LT | Oklahoma | 1st – Early |
4 | D.J. Fluker – RT | Alabama | 2nd – Early |
5 | Terron Armstead – OT | Ark. Pine-Bluff | 2nd – Mid |
6 | Kyle Long – LT/OG | Oregon | 2nd – Late |
7 | Dallas Thomas – OT/OG | Tennessee | 2nd – Late |
8 | Menelik Watson – OT | Florida State | 3rd – Mid |
9 | Reid Fragel – OT | Ohio State | 3rd – Late |
10 | David Quessenberry – LT | San Jose State | 4th – Late |