DRAFT GRADES FOR EVERY NFL TEAM - PANTHERS A-

Well, at least someone thinks the Panthers did a good job with the Draft.



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2025 NFL Draft Grades for Every Team
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Carolina Panthers: A-
Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR): Round 1 Pick 8
Nic Scourton (DE – CAR): Round 2 Pick 51
Princely Umanmielen (DE – CAR): Round 3 Pick 77
Trevor Etienne (RB – CAR): Round 4 Pick 114
Lathan Ransom (S – CAR): Round 4 Pick 122
Cam Jackson (DL – CAR): Round 5 Pick 140
Mitchell Evans (TE – CAR): Round 5 Pick 163
Jimmy Horn (WR – CAR): Round 6 Pick 208
Instead of going on the defensive side with the 8th overall pick, like many mock drafters (guilty as charged) predicted, Dave Canales got his version of Mike Evans for the Panthers.

I love the T-Mac selection to help put more around quarterback Bryce Young.

Carolina then went aggressive on defense on Day 2. The Panthers moved up six slots to 51 overall select edge rusher Nic Scourton.

They also moved up eight spots by trading a 5th-round pick to select Princely Umanmielen.

I love these two moves from a value perspective, given that Carolina didn’t give up an absurd amount. Mostly Day 3 picks and a combination of pick swaps.

And given the massive need for defensive help, I couldn’t agree more with the double-dipping in the edge rusher pool.

The Panthers followed up a strong opening to the draft with a great finish on Day 3. They addressed holes on the roster at WR, TE, DT and S.