The Panthers added seven prospects to their roster this weekend. We break down who made out well or worse from the selections.

Here are the Panthers' biggest winners and biggest losers from their 2026 draft . . . Once again, Carolina used their most valuable pick to build around their quarterback. The Panthers, in each of the three drafts since taking Young No. 1 overall in 2023, have used their first-rounder on offense.

Parker Petersen earned his NFL opportunity, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers, per UW football.

The Carolina Panthers showed immense improvement in the last season with 8 wins and 9 losses as the team qualified in the playoffs for the first time since 2017, which has sparked hope. While the Carolina Panthers have shown improvement since their run on the field in 2024 season,

Along with Ekwonu, the Panthers may have to make a huge decision on quarterback Bryce Young after the season. The former No. 1 overall pick will be entering his fifth-year option in 2027—so the time to make a long-term commitment, if they so choose, is coming up.

Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley is the fourth Nittany Lion selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, chosen by the Carolina Panthers with the 151st overall pick in the fifth round, Saturday, April 25. Wheatley attended Archbishop Spalding High School in Maryland,