Joe Person mock draft house party special

[TheSpecialJuan]

Round 1, No. 8 Mason Graham, DT, Michigan The Panthers have been open about wanting to improve the defensive line. Graham would be a big piece in helping Dave Canales and Ejiro Evero do so. The question is whether he’ll make it to 8. But there’s a chance Graham slips a bit after weighing in at 296 pounds (about 20 lighter than some expected), with 32-inch arms that scouts consider short-ish. Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker, who’s been a popular pick for the Panthers at 8 and will reportedly miss his pro day with a quad strain, also came in on the small side in his combine measurements. With the Panthers’ D-line emphasis, it could be another Georgia defender who’s the pick if Graham is off the board — edge rusher Mykel Williams.

Round 2, No. 58 Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas With the Texans wanting to move up for a wide receiver in Pro Football Network’s draft simulator, we were happy to slide back one spot and give up a seventh-round pick in exchange for another fourth-round selection. We then took Mukuba for the second mock in a row, albeit a round earlier than in February. But Mukuba’s stock figures to rise after a fast 40 (4.45 seconds) at the combine. Plus, with the Panthers replacing almost their entire safety room, this is a position that will require the free agency/draft double dip. Mukuba lacks ideal size (5-11, 186), but he makes up for it with a knack for big plays in big moments. He had 11 tackles in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia, then sealed Texas’ quarterfinal win vs. Arizona State with an interception.

Round 3, No. 74 Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Round 4, No. 110 Shemar Turner, DT, TexasA&M

Round 4, No. 113 Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

Round 4, No. 127 (from Houston) Oluwafemi Oladejo, edge, UCLA

Round 5, No. 141 Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

Round 5, No. 147 Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

Round 5, No. 164 Andres Borregales, K, Miami

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6175911/2025/03/05/carolina-panthers-mock-draft-mason-graham/

[Camp Fodder]

I’d be more than ok with this 

[therealmjl]

Let’s go. Rocket sanders!!!’

[kungfoodude]

Don't love it, don't hate it. Pretty solid.

[CPF4LIFE]

I like this mock. Love mukuba in the 2nd round

[TheSpecialJuan]

Mykel Williams could very well be the organization's number one EDGE choice

[App Panther]

What a vibe.

[MHS831]

4 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Don't love it, don't hate it. Pretty solid.

Edge is not getting better---and no OT was taken--so I assume those were addressed in free agency.

Id rather see an edge go earlier and a RT/swing T instead of another DT, or a mediocre WR.  However, you can't fill all our needs in 1 draft.

[TheCandyMan]

If we use draft pick on a kicker, could we possibly keep them on the roster this time?  (I know it’s a different circumstance this time around, but still…)

[jfra78]

27 minutes ago, TheCandyMan said:

If we use draft pick on a kicker, could we possibly keep them on the roster this time?  (I know it’s a different circumstance this time around, but still…)

Different coach and GM 

[Swaggasaurus]

Is ok. I don’t know why you’d draft two 5T when you have Brown. Least important position on the D as well. It’s also the deepest position(along with RB) in this draft. The glaring hole…we had nobodies off the street playing linebacker last year. Would love something there. Oladejo and then David Walker are my favorite edge guys after the first group.

[kungfoodude]

2 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Edge is not getting better---and no OT was taken--so I assume those were addressed in free agency.

Id rather see an edge go earlier and a RT/swing T instead of another DT, or a mediocre WR.  However, you can't fill all our needs in 1 draft.

No, ultimately we are a few offseasons away, no matter how it shakes out.

I would like to see an Edge/DE, TE, and RB taken at the bare minimum because of the depth and overall quality at those positions.

[Jon Snow]

I'm underwhelmed with this. Right positions, wrong players.