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Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr (0) tackles Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback

The Panthers could solve their ILB problem with a second-round prospect.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr (0) tackles Sam Houston Bearkats quarterback

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The Panthers could solve their ILB problem with a second-round prospect.

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Carolina Panthers defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) reacts after a sack

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If A'Shawn Robinson is traded, the Panthers could open up a new need on defense.

Arizona State offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (OL29) during the NFL Scouting Combine

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The Panthers may have had their eye on several prospects whose stock rose dramatically last week.

the Heisman trophy during a press conference at the New York Marriott Marquis

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The Panthers end up with one of the best collegiate players from last season in this mock draft.

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

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Did the Panthers' strategy change after the NFL Combine?

Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane

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The Panthers misfire badly with their first pick but bounce back with their second.

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) gets into position during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Jacob Rodriguez has met with the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Corey Thornton (31) tries to keep his balance after being tripped up by Cleveland Browns linebacker Nathaniel Watson

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The Browns want to move down. The Panthers could move up. Is it a match made in heaven?

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before a game

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What if the Panthers pulled off an unprecedented trade?

Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) tries to block the pass of Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley

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The Panthers land someone who was not very productive in 2025.

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers (9) makes a catch as he warms up before playing

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The Panthers have needs that don't have to be filled with a first-round pick.

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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A new batch of mock Panthers draft picks.

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor (3) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NFL Insider back tracks his own choice in NFL mock draft after picking a soon to be 25 year old rookie

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

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan could trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft to draft Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles in the first round.

Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) looks on before the game against the James Madison Dukes

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The Panthers may want a prospect, but it depends on who's available.

Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after he makes a reception

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The Panthers land another big-bodied target for Bryce Young.

Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) intercepts a pass against the Washington Huskies

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The Panthers could channel their 2020 draft class and hit the defense hard.

Oregon offensive linemen Iapani Laloulu, left, and Emmanuel Pregnon line up

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What if the Panthers pulled an inverse of 2020?

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.

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is selected by the Carolina Panthers

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The Carolina Panthers should be looking forward to the draft.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Poona Ford (95) applies pressure on Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young

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

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 10: Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero of the Carolina Panthers looks on during rookie minicamp on May 10, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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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

Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays (64) calls a play during the second half of a game

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

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) is pressured by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) during the third quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20.

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Latest Mock Draft has the Panthers Drafting Caleb Banks, but heres why thats a mistake

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The offseason is upon the NFL world, so here's what you need to know.