Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan said before the draft that the team and free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore had been in contact, and could get a deal done after the draft.
Louis Rees-Zammit praises the advice of quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he continues his transition from rugby to American football with Kansas City Chiefs.
Terique Owens faces a tough task in making the 49ers' roster, but he'll have his father Terrell in his corner.
However, no minority candidates have been publicly linked to the job.