Panthers Select Kentucky LB Trevin Wallace in 2024 NFL Draft

Carolina adds to the defense for the first time in this year's draft.

Sep 2, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Trevin Wallace (32) / Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

The trades keep on pouring in for Dan Morgan and the Carolina Panthers. Instead of picking at No. 65, Carolina gave the pick to the New York Jets in exchange for No. 72 and No. 157.

After going offense with their first two picks of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers used the 72nd overall pick on Kentucky linebacker Trevin Wallace (6'2", 220 lbs). Over the last three years, Wallace recorded 166 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one pass breakup. As a senior, Wallace notched 85 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

UPDATED 2024 PICKS FOR THE PANTHERS

RD 1, Pick 32: WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina

RD 2, Pick 46: RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas

RD 3, Pick 72: LB Trevin Wallace, Kentucky

RD 4, Pick 101

RD 5, Pick 157:

RD 6, Pick 200 (from Bills)

RD 7, Pick 240