We know the Carolina Panthers need all the help they can get on defense. Even after they upgrade their edge rotation and their interior defensive line group, they'll still need to find two upgrades at safety and some linebacker depth,

Speaking of having a man—the Patriots, and whoever will be coaching them, need to build around last year’s third overall pick Drake Maye. So, this pick could send the 22-year-old some much-needed protection or a much-needed go-to target.

The 2025 NFL Draft will be here sooner rather than later, and we want to ensure that Vikings fans are the best in the world when it comes to knowing their opponents. To achieve that, every Friday until draft week, we will be publishing an NFC South mock draft.