Panthers snag CB Zack Sanchez in 5th round

The Carolina Panthers have selected cornerback Zack Sanchez out of Oklahoma in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Sanchez becomes the third straight corner the Panthers have taken in an attempt to replace the departed Josh Norman by committee.

In a division that boasts Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, and Jameis Winston, defending the air attack is crucial.

Zack Sanchez Bio

Position: CB
School: Oklahoma
College Experience: Junior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 179 lbs.

Strengths

• Opportunistic player that will seek turnovers on every down. Seven interceptions during junior season.
• Sanchez rotates his hips well, allowing himself to lock onto receivers on slant routes.
• Good ability to diagnose plays at the line of scrimmage.

Weaknesses

• Sanchez is an abysmal tackler due to his below-average size and technique. Will routinely take poor routes to ball-carrier, and is hesitant to attack.
• Struggles against larger wide receivers and is an absolute liability in the red zone.
• Below-average recovery speed and gets burned routinely on vertical routes.
• Inconsistent footwork at line of scrimmage allows receivers to gain separation.

Combine Results