After nailing my previous BYU homer picks of running back

Jamaal Williams and linebacker Fred Warner Youth Marquis Haynes Jersey , it’s time to seriously consider linebacker Sione Takitaki."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomLinebacker Sione Takitaki would be an ideal mid-round Panthers pick, but then again I’m a homerNew,15commentsAfter nailing my previous BYU homer picks of running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Fred Warner, it’s time to seriously consider linebacker Sione Takitaki.ESTShareTweetShareShareLinebacker Sione Takitaki would be an ideal mid-round Panthers pick Stitched Marquis Haynes Jersey , but then again I’m a homerJeff Swinger-USA TODAY SportsFor the third straight year I get to tap into my BYU bias and spotlight a player from my alma mater who would be a good fit with the Carolina Panthers. Based on my track record it’s about time the Panthers start listening to me. In 2017 I advocated for BYU running back Jamaal Williams who was ultimately drafted in the fourth round (No. 134 overall) by the Green Bay Packers. Through two seasons he has churned out 1,020 rushing yards, 472 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns. Last year I stumped for Brigham Young’s stud linebacker Fred Warner who was drafted in the third round (No. 70 overall) by the San Francisco 49ers. Warner started all 16 games as a rookie in 2018 and racked up 124 tackles in 16 starts. Both Warner and Williams have been great value picks for third- and fourth-round selections. With “BYU value pick” in mind my 2019 Brigham Young University homer selection is linebacker Sione Takitaki. In four seasons in Provo he compiled 241 total tackles (including 119 in 2018) Youth Ian Thomas Jersey , 15.5 sacks, and 33.5 tackles for loss. His strong performance in the East-West Shrine game earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Walter Football ranks Takitaki as the No. 14 inside linebacker and projects him to be a Round 4-6 selection. NFL Draft Scout labels him as a mid-round value. Takitaki performed relatively well at the combine. He finished second among linebackers in the broad jump and seventh in both the bench press and vertical leap. In the running drills he finished right among the middle of the pack. For fun, here’s how Takitaki compares to Luke Kuechly and Shaq Thompson, but keep in mind Luke had a legendary combine performance:Sione Takitaki combine resultsName40BenchVerticalBroad Jump3 Cone20-yd ShuttleName40BenchVerticalBroad Jump3 Cone20-yd ShuttleBy not re-signing Thomas Davis the Panthers are alarmingly thin at linebacker. Outside of Luke and Shaq the Panthers have basically no depth. After being so deep at linebacker for so long Stitched Ian Thomas Jersey , it’s more than concerning to see a former position of strength become one of such potential weakness. If Luke Kuechly suffers another injury, Jared Norris isn’t the answer. The Panthers have several roster holes to fill and linebacker may not be at the top, but if Sione Takitaki is still available in the fifth or sixth round I’d be thrilled with the Panthers investing a pick in him. Brian, Brad Youth Rashaan Gaulden Jersey , and Jon are joined by DW and Jeanna from the Falcaholic to preview the upcoming game between the Panthers and Falcons, as is tradition. Jeanna and DW recap the Falcons week one loss to the Eagles and what it means for the team going forward. We discuss the injuries to Keanu Neal and Deion Jones and how they’ll impact the Falcons defense. The Falcaholic people tell us who the Panthers still need to watch out for on defense and whether or not the Falcons can slow down the high powered Panthers offensive attack that doesn’t have an offensive line. We also talk about the Falcons red zone struggles and whether or not Julio Jones is actually physically incapable of catching a football when his feet are in the end zone. DW and Jeanna share their concerns about the Falcons offense missing Devonta Freeman.We wrap with x-factors and final score predictions, where Brad and Jon are correct and the other three are wildly incorrect. Check out the Falcaholic for their podcast and to listen to more of Brian’s voice on their show. Click here if the embed doesn’t work