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Sep 20, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) reacts after recording a sack during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Panthers might target two edge rushers again in this year's NFL Draft.

Sep 20, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) reacts after recording a sack during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Panthers might target two edge rushers again in this year's NFL Draft.

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The Panthers pick a quarterback who is nothing like Bryce Young.

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In the most recent mock draft published by Joseph Person in The Athletic, the direction is clear: the Panthers want to transform their defense, starting with th

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The second-round pick in this mock gives the Panthers a center.

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The Panthers land Kenyon Sadiq at tight end in the latest mock from The Big Lead.

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The Panthers may move up in the first round for a blue-chip like Rueben Bain Jr.

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The full draft order is locked in. Here's what the Panthers could do.

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How should the Panthers go about continuing to fix their roster?

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The Panthers need a linebacker (or two). This is the class to get one.

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The Panthers may want to avoid who everyone thinks they'll draft.

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Latest NFL Mock gives Panthers elite EDGE talent, but there's caution behind the pick.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Tetairoa McMillan was a stud for the Panthers this fall. Could another pick have been better?

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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With the way the roster is currently constructed, this pick wouldn't make a ton of sense for the Panthers.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Projecting who the Panthers will take in this year's NFL Draft.

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The Senior Bowl has showcased a few potential future Panthers.

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Clemson DT Peter Woods projected to land with the Panthers in the latest mock, but there is history that suggests why it won't happen.

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With 30 picks locked in order, it's a good time to look at what the Panthers might do.

Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) runs on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium

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The Panthers need a tackle, but they won't spend big on one.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) leaves the field following the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.

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The Panthers could've taken Sonny Styles, but they didn't.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half

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The Panthers are projected to take a Bryce Young replacement right away.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (98) celebrates during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025.

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The Panthers pass on an edge for an IDL in this mock.

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) looks on before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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