The Carolina Panthers ended the 2023 season with a disappointing record of 2-15 and missed out on the playoffs. Despite their struggles, they have a number of draft picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, including one in each round. Their picks include two in the 2nd round, one in the 3rd round, one in the 4th round, two in the 5th round, and one in the 7th round.
With college basketball season over and MLB Opening Day behind us, all eyes are now on the upcoming NFL Draft. The Panthers are in need of help at wide receiver and across their entire defense after a tough season in 2023. Quarterback Bryce Young struggled due to a lack of reliable receivers, and the defense needs improvement after being among the league’s worst.
The team’s first-round pick belongs to the Chicago Bears as part of a previous trade, but there are still plenty of talented players available in the draft. Some top Day 2 fits for the Panthers could include wide receivers Xavier Legette from South Carolina and Ladd McConkey from Georgia, as well as EDGE rusher Chris Braswell from Alabama.
In last year’s draft, the Panthers earned a B grade, but did not see much production from their rookie class aside from some flashes from Bryce Young. However, there is room for improvement and it is looking like they are building for the future. In this year’s draft, a dream fantasy pick for
