Panthers go RB, take Christian McCaffrey at 8th overall

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kick returner Christian McCaffrey #5 of the Stanford Cardinal rushes against the Washington Huskies on September 30, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

  • The Carolina Panthers took RB Christian McCaffrey with their first-round pick, eighth overall, Thursday.
  • The Panthers add another explosive player to an already impressive offense.
  • McCaffrey was the best receiving back in the draft, and he totaled 100 catches over the past three seasons.
  • McCaffrey is a matchup nightmare who can line up in the backfield, out wide or in the slot, and also adds immediate value as a punt and kick returner.
  • The Stanford product finished with a career-high 3.3 rushing yards after contact in 2016.

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