Carolina pipeline to NFL forming

Posted May 4, 2011
Nonetheless, what could happen next April could cast a shadow on this season's selections with the spotlight generated by the 2012 draft.It is not unrealistic whatsoever to think that some combination of defensive end Quinton Coples, receiver Dwight Jones and defensive tackle Tydreke Powell could go in the first round next April, assuming they can remain healthy and continue to improve at the rate each did in 2010. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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