2017 NFL Draft: Projecting every first-round pick for all 32 teams

By Louie DiBiase | Apr 26, 2017

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) sacks Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Tyler Stewart (15) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Carolina Panthers: RB Leonard Fournette, LSU

Cam Newton’s MVP campaign in 2015 was predicated on the best rushing attack in the league.

Fournette and Newton is a terrifying backfield in Carolina. His ability to physically overpower defensive lineman will be a perfect fit in the bruising Panthers rushing attack.

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