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As we race toward August, Footballguys.com will examine one team per weekday with our quick-hitting Team Sleepers feature. These players might not be deep sleepers, but we will be highlighting players our staff thinks will surprise this year and outperform their average draft position (ADP).
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This is a weekday series that will stretch through August 1. If you like this and want another, come back the next workday. Another will be here.
Please note that our staff has identified the players listed below. The official Footballguys stance for every Panther can be found on our projections page.
Sleepers on the Carolina Panthers
- WR Tetairoa McMillan - 3 votes
- WR Jalen Coker - 3 votes
- RB Trevor Etienne - 2 votes
- WR Adam Thielen - 2 votes
- RB Rico Dowdle - 2 votes
- QB Bryce Young - 1 vote
- DT Derrick Brown - 1 vote
- DT Tershawn Wharton - 1 vote
- TE Ja'Tavion Sanders - 1 vote
- RB Chuba Hubbard - 1 vote
Reasons WR Tetairoa McMillan Could Be a Sleeper
- Jason Wood: McMillan's ADP puts him in the low-end WR3 category, but he has the best shot of the rookie crop to be a top-20 option this year. His traits fit well with what Dave Canales wants to do with the passing game, and he should be in line for 8+ targets per game, at a minimum.
- Jeff Haseley: Several wide receivers could fit this category, but I believe the game plan will heavily involve their newfound #1 receiving weapon.
- David Zacharias: His elite contested catch ability, first-round draft capital, and OC Brad Idzik's scheme fit give the starting X-receiver a solid chance to exceed his WR3 ADP.