2026 Mock Drafts

[not.Jeff.Reed]

Do y'all think OL Blake Miller out of Clemson or OL Kadyn Proctor out of Alabama will come off the board first?

[Martin]

3 hours ago, not.Jeff.Reed said:

Do y'all think OL Blake Miller out of Clemson or OL Kadyn Proctor out of Alabama will come off the board first?

I think Proctor will go later than a lot of people expect. The history of players his size is not good. So I’d say Miller goes ahead of him. But I’m just guessing here

[Basbear]

On 3/6/2026 at 3:57 PM, Jay Roosevelt said:

 

On 3/6/2026 at 8:01 PM, chbright said:

please please please. 1st 2 dont need any introduction.

Sutton is a swing for the fences. absolute crazy athlete, with inconsistent results. if he doesn't hit his max potential, he is still a JAG+.  

I'm a huge fan of Logan Jones. Crazy productive captain of the best OL in football. little light in the pants today but great mobility and feisty as hell. i value high start count with production and Jones has both. tested well too at the combine.

Koziol is a large post up guy with sneaky athleticism. He has a frame to grow into and may be a marginal blocker but will be a matchup issue as a receiver. ok production as a redshirt freshman and sophomore. went supernova at ball state in 2024. great production at houston in 2025. tested well a combine backing up production more than just softer competition. still a work in progress as a lead blocker.

VJ Payne isn't a thumper at the FS position, but a ballhawk. great size too. imo he is gone before this or 158. He is the picture of the modern FS. ton of starts and playing time, 3-year starter, true senior and started games as a true freshman too.

Caldwell is 6th rounder and for that athletic profile worth a gamble. there is DK metcalf then this guy in RAS.

 

I love these two draft just the same as the best ones Ive done, great jobs bros. I like both the safety targets and the wait to draft each, it paid off big.

Freeling has LT traits and that means he shot to the top of my wants. I think each of you got 3-5 starters and great upside with the other picks. Again, Panthers need talent, I think its the correct move to take upside players in the 5-7 rounds, no matter the position. 

 

 

[Basbear]

1 hour ago, Martin said:

I think Proctor will go later than a lot of people expect. The history of players his size is not good. So I’d say Miller goes ahead of him. But I’m just guessing here

 

I changed my mind and going against the current agenda, I think proctor is a legit OT and worth picking in the teens. The recent giant guy outcomes has hurt his value, I think he breaks that so long his weight is undercontroll. I see him as he is - mountain 5 star athlete with good feet that doesn't give up sacks in the SEC. He's moves better than I thought. Like alllll these men in the draft, he needs coaching and reps. I think he's got the highest upside of any OLmen in the draft. Now Id love for him to be ava when Panthers pick at 19 or else where. 

People are over analyzing him just like Tmac. 

[Crixtala]

I've been mocking drafts assuming we'd answer the edge question via free agency

today made this mock even easier, love this top to bottom

[45catfan]

[Basbear]

4 hours ago, Crixtala said:

I've been mocking drafts assuming we'd answer the edge question via free agency

today made this mock even easier, love this top to bottom

 

4 hours ago, 45catfan said:

Im 99.6723974% sure CB will be drafted and Im saying even the early 1-3 picks are in play. Trust me draft bros!

[jfra78]

My first 5 round mock after signing Phillips and Lloyd

[Crixtala]

Dan Morgan has always said that he wants to hit free agency hard so that they can take BPA in the draft. my latest mock hasn't changed much, but there was much less reaching to fill holes

i haven't looked at Dunker much in this draft cycle, but he was right there at 83. if this FA period allowed us to re-stack the OL, allowing us to shift some money to other areas of the roster in the next couple years, that would be amazing

[Jay Roosevelt]

[pdub0702]

I would like to secure a future left tackle. Linebacker depth needs to be addressed. I actually believe the center class is deeper than being projected. 

[not.Jeff.Reed]

If we get Gennings Dunker out of Iowa, I think he'll quickly become a fan favorite.

[Basbear]

I just got ty in 2nd and I did soooo poor afterwards....ugh

other imn too upset to post, one is rounded out well.

Im stuggling hard in 3rd.....I just can not spend it on S and the best value is normally TE...still super struggle

 

[Stuart Smith]

On 3/9/2026 at 3:35 PM, Crixtala said:

I've been mocking drafts assuming we'd answer the edge question via free agency

today made this mock even easier, love this top to bottom

I like the idea of taking Freeling at 19. If he would prove to be left tackle capable that would allow Ickey to be moved inside. That would give the Panthers contract leverage if they chose not to pay top left tackle pay for Ickey.