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Ole Miss Football: 3 Rebels who’ll make instant impact in the NFL

By Andrew Miller

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 14: Running back Jordan Wilkins #22 of the Mississippi Rebels runs the ball after escaping a tackle by defensive lineman Jay Woods #74 of the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 14: Running back Jordan Wilkins #22 of the Mississippi Rebels runs the ball after escaping a tackle by defensive lineman Jay Woods #74 of the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 17: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts to break a tackle from Marquis Haynes #10 of the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 17: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts to break a tackle from Marquis Haynes #10 of the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. player. Pick Analysis. Defensive End. Marquis Haynes. Scouting Report. Pick No. 136. 87

Much like the Chiefs decided to do with a top pick, the Carolina Panthers also elected to draft a pass rusher to bolster the front seven. Marquis Haynes did have a slightly better stat line for the Rebels in 2017 than Speaks did.

Yet, Haynes ended up as a late fourth round pick of the Panthers, and he’ll get to learn under skilled lineman like Kawaan Short, Dontari Poe, and Julius Peppers. Carolina brought in a solid draft class altogether with players like

Haynes fits well with the Panthers defense, and he’ll likely be placed in as a pass rushing weakside linebacker behind Thomas Davis. However, Davis is getting older and someone needs to take his place soon. If Haynes shows the Panthers something in what playing time he does get in his rookie season, he could be the guy after Davis is gone.

Altogether, the Panthers look to have a very solid group of linebackers for the 2018 campaign. They might have the most talented group in the NFC South. Davis and Luke Kuechly can provide solid guidance to Haynes also. He’s in a great spot after the draft.

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