By Daniel Bates The Panthers are reportedly keeping it within the state as they continue to do their homework for the upcoming NFL Draft. Per ESPN‘s Jeremy Fowler, “The Carolina Panthers are conducting a private workout with UNC quarterback Sam Howell, … He acquitted himself well in interviews and the team is following up with a throwing session.” To this point, the Panthers have mostly been linked to QBs Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett after losing out in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes. But, Carolina seems to be keeping all of its options open at No. 6 as the draft inches near. Whatever they d…