The NFL Scouting Combine is an important benchmark in the draft process, as NFL teams get a chance to see how the top prospects measure up against one another.
It also gives mock drafters somewhat of a better sense about how the prospects are perceived and where they might rank on “big boards” across the league.
It’s a bit of a surprise to see Calvin Ridley projected to the Panthers by Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com. The Alabama product is widely considered the best receiver in the class, and it’s been assumed that he’ll be gone in the first 15 or so picks.