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The Panthers added seven prospects to their roster this weekend. We break down who made out well or worse from the selections.
It was another balanced draft by Panthers' GM Dan Morgan.
Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan focused on size in his third NFL draft. The Panthers used their first two picks on linemen who weigh more than 300 pounds, including 6-foot-7 offensive tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia.
The Panthers selected a talented defensive lineman Friday during the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Learn more about Lee Hunter.
The Panthers have a new-look lineup after the NFL draft.
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,
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,