This wouldn't be the time that the Panthers and Giants converge on a major deal centered on a pass rusher. The two teams struck a blockbuster trade last spring, when Carolina traded away two-time Pro Bowler Brian Burns to New York.

The NFL draft has few guarantees. Every year, there are surprise picks and trades. Sometimes, the first round can be complete madness. Some teams are willing to move up for an ideal draft target, while other clubs follow the big board and take who’s available.