Gallery: 4/11
No. 8 Carolina Panthers: DE Jonathan Allen
School: Alabama
Position: Defensive End
Class: Senior
Outlook: The Panthers defense was once feared and a big reason they made Super Bowl 50. Now, the team needs to rebuild the unit. It seems crazy to think Allen could fall all the way to eight, and Carolina would jump at the opportunity if it does turn out that way. He is the anchor of the Alabama defense, a unit that is likely the best we have seen under Nick Saban. He has no problem getting to the quarterback as his 21.5 sacks over the last two seasons show. An argument could be made that Allen is the best overall defensive player in the 2017 class. It makes back-to-back Alabama players in our latest mock draft. (Getty)