Mock drafts from the NFL Scouting Combine have been flooding in for much of the week as free agency gets closer. The Carolina Panthers could be an aggressive team with big defensive needs, but that won't slow the pre-draft projections from coming through.
These mock drafts at this point in the offseason are predictive, based on each roster's current state before free agency and on the hype around key prospects from the Combine. After the first wave of veteran signings around the league, the picture becomes much clearer, but it's still a guessing game.