Shockwaves in the NFC: Giants Soar with Top Draft Grades While 49ers Plunge into Failure
In the third round, Carolina added Tennessee’s speedster wideout Chris Brazzell. He profiles as a Z in the NFL and his speed could immediately earn him a spot in the Panthers’ three-receiver set. The Panthers are closing in on decision time with Bryce Young. He needs to find another gear in 2026 or the team may want to go in another direction. After improving his line and receiver room, there will be no more excuses for Young.
Draft Grade: C+
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Pick 25: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
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Pick 57: Logan Jones, IOL, Iowa
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Pick 69: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
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Pick 89: Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU
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Pick 124: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
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Pick 166: Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State
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Pick 213: Jordan van den Berg, DL, Georgia Tech
Dillon Thieneman was widely expected to go to the Vikings a few picks before Chicago took the podium. They passed, and it almost feels a bit personal for Ben Johnson to take the guy everyone thought would be wearing purple and gold. Thieneman is a Swiss Army Knife safety who can affect both the run and pass from several positions.



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