Derek Brown· Aug 16, 2026
Brown argues against drafting TreVeyon Henderson, Bucky Irving and Chuba Hubbard at their current cost, saying Henderson's rookie production was inflated by two games without Rhamondre Stevenson, that Irving's efficiency dips and injury history make him risky, and that Hubbard should be avoided entirely — with Jonathon Brooks likely emerging as Carolina's lead back out of camp.
“I'll be avoiding Hubbard in drafts this year, especially with him also dealing with a hamstring injury in camp now.”
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- Fantasy Bust CallsChuba HubbardCarolina PanthersAug 16, 2026
Chuba Hubbard to fall short of his draft cost
“I'll be avoiding Hubbard in drafts this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bucky Irving to fall short of his draft cost
“I'll buy the dip if he slips in some drafts, but I won't go out of my way to draft him this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Jonathon Brooks is fully healthy (I think he will be), he could easily be the backfield leader coming out of camp.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
TreVeyon Henderson to fall short of his draft cost
“Henderson could eat into Stevenson's workload more in 2026 if he can take another step and payoff as an RB2, but he's best viewed as an upside RB3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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