Panthers pick potential franchise QB at No. 7 in new 2021 NFL mock draft
Teddy Bridgewater’s current contract with the Carolina Panthers is the definition of a bridge QB deal. Hell, it’s in his name. While Bridgewater has had some sharp games so far in 2020, his relatively low ceiling has also been apparent of late and he’s lost his last six starts. While it’s a team game and Carolina’s defense also deserves a lot of the blame, it’s not a good trend for No. 5.
If the Panthers continue their losing ways after the bye week, they could get set up for a high draft pick, which might land them a potential new franchise QB. At the moment, the team is on pace to pick at No. 7 overall in the 2021 draft. That might just be high enough to find one. In a new mock by Chris Trapasso at CBS Sports, the Panthers take BYU QB Zach Wilson.
“HELLO. I would love this fit — Wilson in Joe Brady’s spread offense would be dynamic, and the team will probably look for an upgrade over Teddy Bridgewater for the long term.”
Wilson (6-foot-3, 210 pounds) is in the middle of a sensational season. Through nine games, he already has 2,724 passing yards, 26 touchdowns and two interceptions while averaging 11.5 yards per attempt.
Here is a look at Wilson’s tape this year.
Wilson vs. Navy
Wilson vs. Troy
Wilson vs. Louisiana Tech
Wilson vs. UTSA
Wilson vs. Houston
Wilson vs. Texas State
Wilson vs. Western Kentucky
Wilson vs. Boise State
Wilson vs. North Alabama
No matter what the Panthers do down the stretch, Clemson stud Trevor Lawrence is going to be out of reach. If they do go into the draft looking for a potential QB1, it will come down to the second tier of prospects. Wilson is one, as are Ohio State’s Justin Fields and Trey Lance of North Dakota State.
