The Carolina Panthers are hosting Malik Willis and 2 more top NFL draft QBs today
.JPG "Liberty quarterback Malik Willis runs through passing drills during Liberty Football Pro Day in Lynchburg, Va., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner)")
The Carolina Panthers are hosting a number of NFL draft prospects this week, and among them are some of the top quarterbacks.
Former Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral, Liberty’s Malik Willis and Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder were all in Charlotte on Tuesday for their visits, according to a source with knowledge of the visits.
Corral posted a video on his Instagram Monday showing himself at Bank of America Stadium.
Corral, Willis and Ridder are said to be among the top four quarterbacks in this draft. Pitt’s Kenny Pickett is the fourth and is expected to visit Carolina Wednesday.
Former UNC quarterback Sam Howell visited Monday, according to another source, and Western Kentucky’s Bailey Zappe was expected to visit, too.
Each team is allowed to bring in 30 prospects for interviews, physicals and meetings. The prospects also have a chance to learn the playbook. It’s a critical part of the draft process for teams to determine whether these prospects fit their style and how they grasp the playbook.
Former Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal and Mississippi State’s Charles Cross are expected to visit this week, and former N.C. State tackle Ikem Ekwonu is expected to visit next week.
The Panthers have the sixth pick in the draft, which begins April 28, and quarterback is one of their top needs this offseason. However, some NFL draft experts have said taking a QB from this class so high in the draft is a reach. Coach Matt Rhule, offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo and general manager Scott Fitterer were all at the pro days for Corral and Willis.
Offensive tackle will also be a priority, and at least one of the top three offensive tackles is expected to be available at No. 6.
This story was originally published April 12, 2022 at 12:31 PM.
