NFL Power Rankings: A Post-2017 NFL Draft Look at All 32 Teams

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Solomon Thomas (Stanford) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 28, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey answers questions at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Carolina Panthers. 18. team. 87. . 6-10.

Key NFL Draft Additions: RB Christian McCaffrey, WR Curtis Samuel, EDGE Daeshon Hall

The Carolina Panthers needed to get quarterback Cam Newton some more offensive weapons, and that’s exactly what general manager Dave Gettleman did.

Bringing in running back Christian McCaffrey at No. 8 might be a slight reach, but he’s an excellent fit in offensive coordinator Mike Shula’s complex offense. Shula should have no trouble utilizing McCaffrey’s dynamic skill set, even if the former Stanford standout isn’t an every-down tailback.

Wide receiver Curtis Samuel was a nice pickup for the slot as well.

The Panthers pass rush should get some help with EDGE Daeshon Hall, although the secondary could still be a question mark this season.

Still, this is a nice NFL power rankings jump for a team that was in the Super Bowl two seasons ago.