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Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Arizona Wildcats

Another wide receiver out of the state of Arizona? Sign the Panthers up.

Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Arizona Wildcats

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Another wide receiver out of the state of Arizona? Sign the Panthers up.

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Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) against the Oklahoma Sooners

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The Panthers can't afford to draft the really talented offensive tackle.

Carolina Panthers defensive back Captain Munnerlyn (41) runs on to the field before the game

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The Panthers have done well in the late rounds before.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl

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The Panthers could use a tight end, but they could use Caleb Downs even more.

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting

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We've all got questions about what the Panthers are going to do in the draft.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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The Panthers need to help Bryce Young, but can they do it without giving him a shiny new toy?

Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) runs for a touchdown

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Makai Lemon is a predicted draft faller, but so was Tetairoa McMillan.

Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers (9) runs with the ball after a made catch

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Bryce Young obviously plays well with big-bodied pass-catchers, so the Panthers get one without going overboard here.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a pass against Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry

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The Panthers have found some elite talents in the second round of the draft.

Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) celebrates a touchdown

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The Panthers seem disinterested in Kenyon Sadiq in the first round.

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Deion Burks (4) against the Alabama Crimson Tide

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The Panthers do well in the first three rounds, but who could they pick?

Auburn defensive lineman Keyron Crawford (DL34) during the NFL Scouting Combine

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The Panthers can land one of the draft's best edge rushers without spending a first-round pick.

Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) yells in celebration after scoring a touchdown

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Two early pass-catchers might be a really good strategy.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball against the Auburn Tigers

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The Panthers could mitigate risk by taking one of these five prospects they've been linked to.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) and quarterback Cam Newton (1) against the Denver Broncos during

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The Panthers have nailed a few first-round picks throughout their draft history.

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57) blocks during the first half

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Two potential Panthers picks might be a little bit worrisome.

An Oregon Ducks helmet on the field at Rose Bowl Stadium

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Dillon Thieneman or Kenyon Sadiq? The choice is Dan Morgan's.

Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman, right, brings down Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton as the Oregon Ducks take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

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The Carolina Panthers could go safety first on April 23.

Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman, right, brings down Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton

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The Panthers need a lot of these picks, but there's a key component missing from this hypothetical draft class.

Aug 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Colorado State Rams during the third quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

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Panthers' GM Dan Morgan could simply stand pat in Round 1 and address a huge need.

Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine

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The Panthers might pick a tackle, but they absolutely cannot do it in the first round.

Atlanta Falcons edge Jalon Walker (11) and Carolina Panthers tackle Taylor Moton (72) battle

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The mock drafts agree, but what does that mean for who the Panthers will actually pick?

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) celebrates after Georgia won

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Oscar Delp in the second round or later might be the best path forward.

Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) catches a pass against the Colorado State Rams

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The Panthers are hosting Denzel Boston, but there's a "big" reason they should avoid him in the draft.

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The Panthers want to get a whole lot more athletic in the NFL draft.