FanRagSports college football, NFL, and NFL Draft writer Joe Marino joins The Wake Up Call to discuss which player could rise or fall in the first-round of the NFL Draft, how surprised would he be if Carolina would select an offensive lineman at pick No. 24, his thoughts at the defensive end position, and who might stand out as a backup option for the Panthers.

Orlando Ledbetter from the Atlanta Journal Constitution joins The Wake Up Call to discuss what the biggest need is for the Falcons this year in the NFL Draft, his thoughts on Dontari Poe for the Panthers, where he sees Vic Beasley after a struggling season, what he reads into Julio Jones and his latest actions, and much more ahead of the NFL Draft.

Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer joins The Wake Up Call to discuss his thoughts on the quarterbacks in this year's NFL Draft, the concerns around Sam Darnold and his fumbling issues, the arm strength with Josh Allen, where the Browns may go with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, and how this year's quarterback is different from past seasons.

 

With so much in the air surrounding the NFL Draft this year, the Wake Up Call crew of Molly, Walker, and Bobby discuss what the Cleveland Browns should do with their picks in this year's NFL Draft.  Do they go after a quarterback?  Do they go with the safer pick at running back?  Or just blow it all up with the surprise pick?

Charlotte Observer Charlotte Hornets and NBA columnist joins Gerry V to talk about the uphill climb the Hornets have ahead of them, the deficiency's on the roster that led to the poor season, the types of players the team needs moving forward, and more. 

ESPN & Scouts Inc. NFL Draft analyst Steve Muench joins Gerry V to talk about the right moves the Browns and Giants need to make at the top, what the Panthers could be looking at with the 24th pick, and more. 

The Wake Up Call presents their thoughts on the fifth-year option being picked for Shaq Thompson by the Carolina Panthers and the future for him.  Would the Panthers look to re-sign him to another contract?  Is it the right move?  We discuss. 

How can the Charlotte Hornets be part of the playoffs next year?  Should they look to do a massive roster overall or is it as simple as these players stepping their game up to another level?  Can the Hornets be a playoff team with their current roster?  

Jenna Laine from ESPN joins The Wake Up Call to discuss who she thinks the Bucs will take at #7, what she expects from Jameis Winston this upcoming season, her thoughts on HC Dirk Koetter's tenure with the team and more!

Mark Schofield from Inside the Pylon joins the show to discuss who he thinks the Panthers could take at #24, what players are falling and rising up draft boards as we near the draft, who he thinks the Browns will take #1 overall and more!