The Panthers will pick at No. 7 in the 2020 NFL draft. However, there is a ton of speculation that the team is looking to trade down in order to add more draft capital. Doing so would help Carolina fill out a roster that’s been decimated by free agency losses, especially on defense.

If general manager Marty Hurney really is planning to trade down, who could he be looking to draft? Let’s take a look at 10 potential prospects who should be available in the middle of the first round.

LSU WR Justin Jefferson Jefferson (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) played for Joe Brady and would compete what might be the best… Jefferson (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) played for Joe Brady and would compete what might be the best WR corps in the NFL. more

TCU CB Jeff Gladney Gladney (5-foot-10, 191 pounds) is an underrated prospect who would fill a major hole at the… Gladney (5-foot-10, 191 pounds) is an underrated prospect who would fill a major hole at the cornerback position. more

Oklahoma LB Kenneth Murray Murray (6-foot-2, 241 pounds) is a high-risk, high-reward kind of pick who could replace Luke Kuechly.

LSU DE K'Lavon Chaisson Chaisson (6-foot-3, 254 pounds) is one of the top pass rushers in this class and would… Chaisson (6-foot-3, 254 pounds) is one of the top pass rushers in this class and would make a nice pair with Brian Burns. more

Alabama DB Xavier McKinney McKinney (six-foot, 201 pounds) is arguably the most versatile defensive prospect this year not named Isaiah… McKinney (six-foot, 201 pounds) is arguably the most versatile defensive prospect this year not named Isaiah Simmons. more

Michigan OL Cesar Ruiz Ruiz (6-foot-3, 307 pounds) is considered the top interior offensive line prospect this year. He could… Ruiz (6-foot-3, 307 pounds) is considered the top interior offensive line prospect this year. He could fill either guard spot. more

LSU CB Kristian Fulton Fulton (six-foot, 197 pounds) would fit the LSU-DB theme Marty Hurney has going and could start… Fulton (six-foot, 197 pounds) would fit the LSU-DB theme Marty Hurney has going and could start opposite Donte Jackson right away. more

Iowa DE A.J. Epenesa Epenesa (6-foot-5, 275 pounds) saw his stock drop after the combine and could be a great… Epenesa (6-foot-5, 275 pounds) saw his stock drop after the combine and could be a great value pick late in the first round. more

Alabama CB Trevon Diggs Like his brother, Diggs (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) is a remarkable athlete who would bring some ball… Like his brother, Diggs (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) is a remarkable athlete who would bring some ball skills to the back end. more