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Carolina Panthers
15 total picks · 3 IOL · 3 QB · 2 CB · 2 S · 1 OT · 1 DT · 1 WR · 1 LB · 1 RB
Panthers' 2026 draft class focused on OT and DT — an attempt to address roster priorities with a mix of immediate starters and long-term developmental bets. Read each report below for our take on fit, role, and fantasy implications.
R1 · Pick 19OT
MF
Monroe Freeling
CAR·Georgia
Strengths
- Plus mirror athleticism in pass pro
- Anchored a high-level college line at Georgia
- Smart vs. games and stunts
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R2 · Pick 49DT
LH
Lee Hunter
CAR·Texas Tech
Strengths
- Plus anchor at the point of attack
- Disruptive interior presence at Texas Tech
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R3 · Pick 83WR
CI
Chris Brazzell II
CAR·Tennessee
Strengths
- Reliable hands at the catch point
- Refined at Tennessee, with high-end college production
- Plus YAC creator after the catch
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R4 · Pick 129CB
WI
Will Lee III
CAR·Texas A&M
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Texas A&M with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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R4 · Pick 132IOL
SH
Sam Hecht
CAR·Kansas State
Strengths
- Reliable interior blocker
- Three-year starter at Kansas State
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R4 · Pick 139S
ZW
Zakee Wheatley
CAR·Penn State
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Versatile box/deep usage at Penn State
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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R5 · Pick 169QB
NF
Noah Fifita
CAR·Arizona
Strengths
- Above-average arm strength for his level
- Three-year starter pedigree at Arizona
- Coachable footwork that should improve with NFL development
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R5 · Pick 172LB
DP
Deshawn Pace
CAR·UCF
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Three-down workload at UCF
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R5 · Pick 179IOL
PP
Prince Pines
CAR·Tulane
Strengths
- Reliable interior blocker
- Three-year starter at Tulane
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R6 · Pick 209QB
DL
Devin Leary
CAR·Kentucky
Strengths
- Above-average arm strength for his level
- Three-year starter pedigree at Kentucky
- Coachable footwork that should improve with NFL development
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R6 · Pick 212CB
MD
MJ Devonshire
CAR·Pittsburgh
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Pittsburgh with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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R6 · Pick 219RB
JM
Jase McClellan
CAR·Alabama
Strengths
- Reliable between-the-tackles runner
- Alabama produced him through a heavy workload
- Tough finisher who falls forward
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R7 · Pick 249IOL
LR
Layden Robinson
CAR·Texas A&M
Strengths
- Reliable interior blocker
- Three-year starter at Texas A&M
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R7 · Pick 252QB
KS
Kedon Slovis
CAR·BYU
Strengths
- Above-average arm strength for his level
- Three-year starter pedigree at BYU
- Coachable footwork that should improve with NFL development
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R7 · Pick 259S
TT
Trey Taylor
CAR·Air Force
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Versatile box/deep usage at Air Force
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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