It's about to get real. But before it does, the mock drafters get one last shot.
In a final canvassing of mock draft universe, UTEP guard Will Hernandez leads the way as the Panthers' predicted pick at No. 24 in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, with Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley and Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson getting noteworthy backing as well. All three have been universally viewed as guys expected to go somewhere in the twenties (if not earlier) throughout the process. Eight others also got votes, including wide receiver D.J. Moore, tight end Hayden Hurst and multiple defensive backs and offensive linemen.
| ANALYST | OUTLET | POS | PLAYER | COLLEGE |
| Mike Mayock | NFL.com | WR | Calvin Ridley | Alabama |
| Peter Schrager | NFL.com | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Rhett Lewis | NFL.com | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Bucky Brooks | NFL.com | TE | Hayden Hurst | South Carolina |
| Daniel Jeremiah | NFL.com | CB | Isaiah Oliver | Colorado |
| Chad Reuter | NFL.com | WR | D.J. Moore (trade up) | Maryland |
| Charles Davis | NFL.com | CB | Jaire Alexander | Louisville |
| Mel Kiper | ESPN.com | WR | D.J. Moore | Maryland |
| Todd McShay | ESPN.com | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Dan Kadar | SB Nation | WR | Calvin Ridley | Alabama |
| Tom Fornelli | CBSSports.com | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Pete Prisco | CBSSports.com | G/C | Frank Ragnow | Arkansas |
| Will Brinson | CBSSports.com | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Tony Pauline | Draft Analyst | WR | D.J. Moore | Maryland |
| Jeremy Igo | Carolina Huddle | CB | Mike Hughes | UCF |
| Steve Palazzolo | Pro Football Focus | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Chris Simms | Bleacher Report | WR | Calvin Ridley | Alabama |
| Matt Miller | Bleacher Report | CB | Jaire Alexander | Louisville |
| Doug Farrar | Bleacher Report | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Josh Norris | Rotoworld | CB | Josh Jackson | Iowa |
| Peter King | MMQB.com | WR | Calvin Ridley | Alabama |
| Charlie Campbell | Walterfootball.com | S | Ronnie Harrison | Alabama |
| Vinnie Iyer | Sporting News | G | Will Hernandez | UTEP |
| Dan Kadar | SB Nation | CB | Josh Jackson | Iowa |
| Eric Edholm | Pro Football Weekly | CB | Josh Jackson | Iowa |
| Jason McIntyre | The Big Lead | WR | Calvin Ridley | Alabama |
| Danny Kelly | The Ringer | CB | Josh Jackson | Iowa |
| Nate Davis | USA Today | C | James Daniels | Iowa |
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