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19. Carolina Panthers Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State The Panthers have two highly paid guards in Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt, but they will be entering their age-29 and age-30 seasons, respectively. So there's a future need there, plus an immediate need at center. Ioane played left guard, center and right guard in college and has the power to be an effective run blocker at any position. Ioane sought to play with better movement and conditioning in 2025, and his stock soared because of it. The Panthers could rebuild their offensive line around him and left tackle Ikem Ekwonu. 51. Carolina Panthers D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana If you want to see the pound-for-pound toughest player in this draft class, turn on Ponds' tape. A slot cornerback with elite ability to blitz off the edge or lock up slot receivers, Ponds is a playmaker who routinely shows up in the biggest moments. 83. Carolina Panthers Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State Tre'von Moehrig is Carolina's enforcer in the box, but there's a need for a back-end safety. Wheatley's range at 6-foot-3 and 202 pounds gives him the versatility that would fit in the Panthers' defense. 119. Carolina Panthers: Le'Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M 158. Carolina Panthers (from MIN): Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama 159. Carolina Panthers: George Gumbs Jr., Edge, Florida 200. Carolina Panthers: Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia

Some good stuff here, well worth your time. - Joe says interest in Kenyon Sadiq is real - if he’s still available @19, there’s a good chance he’s the pick - CB in the 1st is also a strong possibility - Chau Smith-Wade would then move to SF - Julian Council reveals he’s gay - lots more!

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Spot-on. D-line and FS are much bigger immediate needs than OT or WR. Look at the current roster and the fact that they have not brought in any new players at those positions.

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Interesting that Colston Loveland (grade 6.70) and Tyler Warren (grade 6.77) were superior prospects last year. Loveland https://www.nfl.com/prospects/colston-loveland/32004c4f-5645-6221-1f26-a303114b69f8 Warren https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tyler-warren/32005741-5271-7637-9a66-3790edc85a60 Sadiq (grade 6.46)https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kenyon-sadiq/32005341-4448-2340-2c14-326d6464aafc

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https://x.com/nflrums/status/2035893399501369407?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

This is the first time in a decade where our roster is in such a healthy state that we can go into the first round of the draft and truly take the very best player on the board.

Interesting note from @TonyPauline on the #Panthers 1st round pick, @oregonfootball TE Kenyon Sadiq has to be a consideration if he’s available and Carolina could target a top CB at 19. #KeepPounding @TonyPauline wrote: “Heading towards the draft, the Panthers now have the luxury of looking at other positions. If tight end Kenyon Sadiq happens to fall to the 19 selection of the first round, he has to be a consideration, and they could also target a top cornerback.” Link below for full article https://x.com/panthersbreakd/status/2035828567682982314?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2026/03/20/panthers-7-round-nfl-mock-draft-mar-2026

Defense Base 3-4 Pos No. Player 1 No Player 2 No Player 3 No Player 4 No Player 5 LDE 95 Brown, Derrick 20/1 75 Harrison-Hunte, Jared CF25 NT 97 Brown III, Bobby U/LAR 92 Jackson, Cam 25/5 RDE 99 Wharton, Tershawn U/KC 93 Ray, LaBryan SF23 LOLB 11 Scourton, Nic 25/2 91 Jones II, Patrick U/Min Hampton, Nick U/LAR 49 Muhammad, Jamil SF25 LILB 32 Wallace, Trevin 24/3 57 Martin-Scott, Bam CF25 41 Windmon, Jacoby SF25 Bartlett, Jared SF25 RILB Lloyd, Devin U/Jax 53 Cherelus, Claudin W/NYJ 55 Njongmeta, Maema P/Cin 58 Mwansa, Mapalo SF25 ROLB 5 Phillips, Jaelan U/Phi 3 Umanmielen, Princely 25/3 52 Gipson, Trevis P/SF 48 Incoom, Thomas SF24 LCB 2 Jackson, Mike T/Sea 33 Rochell, Robert P/Dal Funderburk, Tyrek SF25 SS 7 Moehrig, Tre'von U/LV 27 Simmons, Isaiah SF25 36 Richardson, Demani CF24 FS 21 SCOTT, NICK CC/Cin 22 Ransom, Lathan 25/4 RCB 8 Horn, Jaycee 21/1 29 Evans, Akayleb W/Min NB 26 Smith-Wade, Chau 24/5 31 Thornton, Corey CF25 25 Reid, Michael CF25

Offense 11 - One RB, One TE (65%) Pos No. Player 1 No Player 2 No Player 3 No Player 4 No Player 5 LWR 4 McMillan, Tetairoa 25/1 83 MOORE, DAVID U/TB 87 Tremayne, Brycen SF25 RWR 17 Legette, Xavier 24/1 Metchie III, John U/NYJ 86 Reed, Ja'seem SF25 SWR 18 Coker, Jalen CF24 15 Horn Jr., Jimmy 25/6 88 Chisena, Dan SF24 80 Smith, Ainias SF25 LT 79 Ekwonu, Ikem 22/1 Walker, Rasheed U/GB LG 68 Lewis, Damien U/Sea 78 Charles, Saahdiq SF25 Gray, Joshua SF25 C Fortner, Luke U/NO 60 Samac, Nick P/Bal RG 50 Hunt, Robert U/Mia 62 Zavala, Chandler 23/4 65 Carter, Ja'Tyre 22/7 RT 72 MOTON, TAYLOR 17/2 Forsythe, Stone U/LV TE 82 Tremble, Tommy 21/3 0 Sanders, Ja'Tavion 24/4 84 Evans, Mitchell 25/5 85 Mitchell, James SF25 Franks, Feleipe U/Atl TE 45 Pierre, Bryce CF25 QB 9 Young, Bryce 23/1 Pickett, Kenny U/LV RB 30 Hubbard, Chuba 21/4 24 Brooks, Jonathon 24/2 23 Etienne, Trevor 25/4 Dillon, AJ U/Phi 34 Tyus III, Anthony SF25 RB 37 Johnson Jr., Montrell SF25

Pick 119 Carolina Panthers Keith Abney II Arizona State · CB · Junior

ck 83 Carolina Panthers Gabe Jacas Illinois · Edge · Senior

Pick 51 Carolina Panthers Logan Jones Iowa · C · Senior

Pick 19 Carolina Panthers Kenyon Sadiq Oregon · TE · Junior Sadiq proved his plus athleticism at the combine (4.39-second 40-yard dash, 43 1/2-inch vertical leap, 11-foot-1 broad jump), so he could be selected earlier than this. Carolina would love to see him available here to join reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan.

Feleipe Franks CARTight End#84 Panthers signed TE Feleipe Franks, formerly of the Falcons. Franks logged 15 snaps offensively last year, but earned zero targets. He logged 283 special teams snaps and racked up nine special teams tackles, ranking second among Falcons players. He is likely to operate in a similar capacity on the Panthers this season.

Nick Hampton CAROutside Linebacker#6 Panthers signed OLB Nick Hampton, formerly of the Rams. The former third-round pick spent the first three seasons of his career with the Rams. This will be his first time playing for a new team. Through three NFL seasons, he has five quarterback pressures and 10 solo tackles. Hampton, 25, will now try to carve out a role in Carolina.