A good way to understand the makeup and the status of the Carolina Panthers' roster is to take stock in every single position group. The Panthers have done a lot in several of the groups, and they're certainly in a different hierarchy than a year ago.

Here's how the Carolina Panthers' position groups rank:

Secondary

Defensive line

Offensive line

Wide receivers

Edge rushers

Running backs

Quarterbacks

Linebackers

Tight ends

Secondary

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) catches an interception against the San Francisco 49ers | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

There is really no duo of outside cornerbacks better than Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson. Adding in Will Lee, an underrated draft prospect, is almost unfair. The cornerbacks are in really good shape, even if the slot is a major weakness.

Safety is in good shape, too. Tre'von Moehrig is an excellent run defender, and the Panthers have a trio of contenders to start opposite him.…