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CAROLINA PANTHERS TEAM NEEDS
Most recent team needs update:
January 8
Starter Need High (P1, P2)
QB
EDGE
OLB
ILB
CB
Starter Need Medium (P3)
WR
OC
DL3T
DL5T
SFTY
Mid Round Fill High (P5)
WRS
Depth Fill (P4)
OT
TE
NT
CBN
Late Round Fill (P6)
RB
OG
Minimal Need (P9)
PANTHERS PICKS/COMMENTS MOST RECENT MOCK
Results from Consensus Mock Draft:
2025 Mock Draft #19
Most recent mock draft update:
1/9/25
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R1
8
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Carolina
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Abdul Carter
Penn State
EDGE
Reach/Value:
2
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
249
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The message for Carolina going into 2025 is simple. Completely rebuild the defense.
You have to be pretty bad to achieve with the Panthers did in 2024. Carolina's defense gave up an astounding 534 points this season, which is an NFL record previously held by the Baltimore Colts, who allowed 533 back in 1981. What made matters more confusing to Panthers fans is the decision by rookie head coach Dave Canales to retain Ejiro Evero. Love it or hate it, Dave Canales wants to give GM Dan Morgan an opportunity to further build the defense with more talent and aggressive front 7 players.
After losing Brian Burns last off-season, the selection couldn't be more clear. The Carolina Panthers select Abdul Carter out of Penn State!
At 6'3" 262 lbs, Carter has proven himself to be a premier EDGE defender in 2024 after primarily playing off ball LB for tthe past two years. Carter showcases limitless potential as a pass rusher. Abdul uses a potent blend of speed and explosion to overwhelm tackles with a powerful bull rush in enough dexterity to bend around the edge and finish to the QB. Against the run, Carter is dynamic when shooting gaps and tackling ball-carriers behind the line of scrimmage. Carter has on multiple occasions demonstrated the ability to beat pulling guards and shedding blocks for tackles for loss.
Don't forget to check out the C3 Panthers Podcast Tuesday nights at 9 PM and 30 minutes after every game to hear us discuss all the latest in Panther Nation!
- Cody Lachney, Panthers Analyst
You have to be pretty bad to achieve with the Panthers did in 2024. Carolina's defense gave up an astounding 534 points this season, which is an NFL record previously held by the Baltimore Colts, who allowed 533 back in 1981. What made matters more confusing to Panthers fans is the decision by rookie head coach Dave Canales to retain Ejiro Evero. Love it or hate it, Dave Canales wants to give GM Dan Morgan an opportunity to further build the defense with more talent and aggressive front 7 players.
After losing Brian Burns last off-season, the selection couldn't be more clear. The Carolina Panthers select Abdul Carter out of Penn State!
Abdul Carter Cut-Up pic.twitter.com/JjXEKJEN41
— DeanoTalksSports (@DeanTrombino) January 3, 2025
At 6'3" 262 lbs, Carter has proven himself to be a premier EDGE defender in 2024 after primarily playing off ball LB for tthe past two years. Carter showcases limitless potential as a pass rusher. Abdul uses a potent blend of speed and explosion to overwhelm tackles with a powerful bull rush in enough dexterity to bend around the edge and finish to the QB. Against the run, Carter is dynamic when shooting gaps and tackling ball-carriers behind the line of scrimmage. Carter has on multiple occasions demonstrated the ability to beat pulling guards and shedding blocks for tackles for loss.
Don't forget to check out the C3 Panthers Podcast Tuesday nights at 9 PM and 30 minutes after every game to hear us discuss all the latest in Panther Nation!
- Cody Lachney, Panthers Analyst
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R2
55
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Carolina (Trade)
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Jaxson Dart
Ole Miss
QB
Reach/Value:
-12
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
220
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CAR g LAR (2024 Draft Trade)
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R3
75
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Carolina
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Jay Higgins
Iowa
ILB
Reach/Value:
0
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
233
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R4
110
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Carolina (Trade)
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Toriano Pride Jr.
Missouri
CB
Reach/Value:
-18
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Height:
5'11"
Weight:
190
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BUF g CHI (2024 Draft Trade)
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R4
113
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Carolina
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Chris Paul Jr.
Ole Miss
OLB
Reach/Value:
-19
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Height:
6'1"
Weight:
235
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R5
139
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Carolina
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Jake Majors
Texas
OC
Reach/Value:
20
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Height:
6'3"
Weight:
315
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R5
145
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Carolina
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Elijah Roberts
SMU
DL5T
Reach/Value:
-3
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
295
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R5
162
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Carolina (Trade)
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Kobe Hudson
UCF
WR
Reach/Value:
0
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Height:
6'0"
Weight:
200
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CAR g BAL (D Johnson)
PANTHERS HISTORICAL DRAFT PICKS
Reach/Value (R/V) Explained
The difference between where a player is selected in the NFL draft versus where the player was listed on the final Drafttek Big Board for the season in question.Example: A player who was listed at #50 on the Big Board and was selected at #35 will be a "Reach" of -15. Alternately, a player listed at #35 on the Big Board who was selected at #50 is a +15 "Value".
Simply put: a positive number is a Value pick, a negative number is a Reach.
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2024 | 1 | 32 | Xavier Legette | South Carolina | WR | Reach | -10 |
| 2024 | 2 | 46 | Jonathon Brooks | Texas | RB | Reach | -24 |
| 2024 | 3 | 72 | Trevin Wallace | Kentucky | ILB | Reach | -63 |
| 2024 | 4 | 101 | Ja'Tavion Sanders | Texas | TE | Value | +34 |
| 2024 | 5 | 157 | Chau Smith-Wade | Washington State | CB | Reach | -5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 200 | Jaden Crumedy | Mississippi State | DL3T | Reach | -86 |
| 2024 | 7 | 240 | Mike Barrett | Michigan | ILB | Value | +10 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Bryce Young | Alabama | QB | Reach | -1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 39 | Jonathan Mingo | Ole Miss | WR | Reach | -31 |
| 2023 | 3 | 80 | D.J. Johnson | Oregon | EDGE | Reach | -87 |
| 2023 | 4 | 114 | Chandler Zavala | North Carolina State | OG | Value | +20 |
| 2023 | 5 | 145 | Jammie Robinson | Florida State | S | Value | +64 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | Ikem Ekwonu | North Carolina State | OT | Value | +3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 94 | Matt Corral | Ole Miss | QB | Value | +72 |
| 2022 | 4 | 120 | Brandon Smith | Penn State | OLB | Value | +3 |
| 2022 | 6 | 189 | Amare Barno | Virginia Tech | EDGE | Value | +67 |
| 2022 | 6 | 199 | Cade Mays | Tennessee | OT | Reach | -97 |
| 2022 | 7 | 242 | Kalon Barnes | Baylor | CB | Value | +44 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | Jaycee Horn | South Carolina | CB | Reach | -5 |
| 2021 | 2 | 59 | Terrace Marshall | LSU | WR | Value | +22 |
| 2021 | 3 | 70 | Brady Christensen | BYU | OT | Reach | -27 |
| 2021 | 3 | 83 | Tommy Tremble | Notre Dame | TE | Reach | -27 |
| 2021 | 4 | 126 | Chuba Hubbard | Oklahoma State | RB | Value | +22 |
| 2021 | 5 | 158 | Daviyon Nixon | Iowa | DL3T | Value | +105 |
| 2021 | 5 | 166 | Keith Taylor | Washington | CB | Value | +25 |
| 2021 | 6 | 193 | Deonte Brown | Alabama | OG | Value | +85 |
| 2021 | 6 | 204 | Shi Smith | South Carolina | WRS | Reach | -32 |
| 2021 | 6 | 222 | Thomas Fletcher | Alabama | LS | Reach | -175 |
| 2021 | 7 | 232 | Phil Hoskins | Kentucky | DL3T | Reach | -197 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | Derrick Brown | Auburn | DL3T | Value | +2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 38 | Yetur Gross-Matos | Penn State | EDGE | Value | +13 |
| 2020 | 2 | 64 | Jeremy Chinn | S. Illinois | S | Reach | -22 |
| 2020 | 4 | 113 | Troy Pride Jr. | Notre Dame | CB | Value | +31 |
| 2020 | 5 | 152 | Kenny Robinson Jr. | West Virginia | S | Value | +25 |
| 2020 | 6 | 184 | Bravvion Roy | Baylor | DL1T | Reach | -70 |
| 2020 | 7 | 221 | Stanley Thomas-Oliver III | Florida International | CB | Reach | -86 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2019 | 1 | 16 | Brian Burns | Florida State | EDGE | Reach | -22 |
| 2019 | 2 | 37 | Greg Little | Ole Miss | OT | Reach | -13 |
| 2019 | 3 | 100 | Will Grier | West Virginia | QB | Reach | -56 |
| 2019 | 4 | 115 | Christian Miller | Alabama | EDGE | Reach | -71 |
| 2019 | 5 | 154 | Jordan Scarlett | Florida | RB | Reach | -64 |
| 2019 | 6 | 212 | Dennis Daley | South Carolina | OT | Reach | -19 |
| 2019 | 7 | 237 | Terry Godwin | Georgia | WRS | Reach | -95 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 | D.J. Moore | Maryland | WR | Reach | -5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 55 | Donte Jackson | LSU | CB | Reach | -4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 85 | Rashaan Gaulden | Tennessee | CB | Reach | -38 |
| 2018 | 4 | 101 | Ian Thomas | Indiana | TE | Value | +12 |
| 2018 | 4 | 136 | Marquis Haynes | Ole Miss | EDGE | Reach | -51 |
| 2018 | 5 | 161 | Jermaine Carter | Maryland | OLB | Reach | -110 |
| 2018 | 7 | 234 | Andre Smith | North Carolina | ILB | Reach | -67 |
| 2018 | 7 | 242 | Kendrick Norton | Miami | DL1T | Value | +92 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | Christian McCaffrey | Stanford | RBF | Reach | -5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 40 | Curtis Samuel | Ohio St | WRS | Reach | -7 |
| 2017 | 2 | 64 | Taylor Moton | W Michigan | OT | Value | +5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 77 | Daeshon Hall | Texas A&M | DL5T | Reach | -47 |
| 2017 | 5 | 152 | Corn Elder | Miami (FL) | CB | Value | +3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 192 | Alexander Armah | West Georgia | FB | Value | +5 |
| 2017 | 7 | 233 | Harrison Butker | Georgia Tech | K | Value | +2 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2016 | 1 | 30 | Vernon Butler | Louisiana Tech | DL1T | Reach | -12 |
| 2016 | 2 | 62 | James Bradberry | Samford | CB | Reach | -70 |
| 2016 | 3 | 77 | Daryl Worley | West Virginia | CB | Reach | -65 |
| 2016 | 5 | 141 | Zack Sanchez | Oklahoma | S | Value | +45 |
| 2016 | 7 | 252 | Beau Sandland | Montana St | TE | Reach | -21 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2015 | 1 | 25 | Shaq Thompson | Washington | OLB | Value | +0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 41 | Devin Funchess | Michigan | WR | Reach | -30 |
| 2015 | 4 | 102 | Daryl Williams | Oklahoma | OT | Value | +0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 169 | David Mayo | Texas State | LB | Reach | -203 |
| 2015 | 5 | 174 | Cameron Artis-Payne | Auburn | RB | Reach | -21 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2014 | 1 | 28 | Kelvin Benjamin | Florida State | WR | Reach | -53 |
| 2014 | 2 | 60 | Kony Ealy | Missouri | EDGE | Value | +34 |
| 2014 | 3 | 92 | Trai Turner | LSU | OG | Value | +5 |
| 2014 | 4 | 128 | Tre Boston | North Carolina | S | Reach | -104 |
| 2014 | 5 | 148 | Bene Benwikere | San Jose State | CB | Reach | -35 |
| 2014 | 6 | 204 | Tyler Gaffney | Stanford | RB | Value | +9 |