04-28-2025, 08:20 AM -
PFF gives the Panthers, Cardinals, and Cowboys the highest grades in the draft at A+
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Carolina Panthers: A+
1 (8): WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
McMillan — The Panthers continue to build around Bryce Young, who led the NFL in big-time throws from Week 8 through the end of the regular season. Now, he has another downfield target. McMillan has been one of the most productive receivers in college football over the past two seasons, ranking in the 85th percentile or better among qualifying NCAA wideouts in receiving grade versus single coverage, yards per route run and contested-catch rate.
2 (51): ED Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Scourton — The Panthers trade up the board for an opportunity to add much-needed firepower on the defensive side of the ball. Scourton, the 29th-ranked player on the PFF Big Board, has an alluring combination of size and pass-rush moves, as well as the versatility to play in 3-4 or 4-3 fronts. Over the past two seasons, his 91.7 PFF pass-rush grade against true pass sets charted in the 94th percentile.
3 (77): ED Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
Umanmielen — The Panthers moved up to target some pass-rush help with the selection of Umanmielen. The Ole Miss product was the No. 50 overall player on the PFF Big Board, and his 91.1 PFF grade ranked sixth among players at the position in 2024.
4 (114): RB Trevor Etienne, Georgia
Etienne — At 5-foot-9 and 205 pounds, Trevor Etienne, brother of Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, is stoutly built and it showed on tape, as he forced 30 missed tackles on 126 rushing attempts. Despite missing time throughout various points of the season, Etienne still managed to rush for nine touchdowns while putting the ball on the ground only once. With Chuba Hubbard’s emergence this past season, Etienne provides Carolina with a power back who can spell him in short-yardage situations.
4 (122): S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
Ransom — Carolina continues to address areas of need on their defense by selecting Ransom after already adding a couple of edge defenders in previous rounds. The Panthers ranked 31st last season in explosive pass percentage allowed at 17.6% overall and now add to their secondary.
5 (140): DI Cam'Ron Jackson, Florida
Jackson — Ranked No. 130 on the PFF Big Board, Jackson is a massive presence who can control the point of attack against the run. He posted an 80.9 run-defense grade last season along with a 9.3% run-stop rate.
5 (163): TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Evans — Evans dominated defenders with the ball in the air in 2024, posting an impressive 72.7% contested-catch rate.
6 (208): WR Jimmy Horn Jr., Colorado
Horn — Horn earned a 65.1 receiving grade last season while averaging 11.9 yards per reception.
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Carolina Panthers: A+
1 (8): WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
McMillan — The Panthers continue to build around Bryce Young, who led the NFL in big-time throws from Week 8 through the end of the regular season. Now, he has another downfield target. McMillan has been one of the most productive receivers in college football over the past two seasons, ranking in the 85th percentile or better among qualifying NCAA wideouts in receiving grade versus single coverage, yards per route run and contested-catch rate.
2 (51): ED Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Scourton — The Panthers trade up the board for an opportunity to add much-needed firepower on the defensive side of the ball. Scourton, the 29th-ranked player on the PFF Big Board, has an alluring combination of size and pass-rush moves, as well as the versatility to play in 3-4 or 4-3 fronts. Over the past two seasons, his 91.7 PFF pass-rush grade against true pass sets charted in the 94th percentile.
3 (77): ED Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
Umanmielen — The Panthers moved up to target some pass-rush help with the selection of Umanmielen. The Ole Miss product was the No. 50 overall player on the PFF Big Board, and his 91.1 PFF grade ranked sixth among players at the position in 2024.
4 (114): RB Trevor Etienne, Georgia
Etienne — At 5-foot-9 and 205 pounds, Trevor Etienne, brother of Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, is stoutly built and it showed on tape, as he forced 30 missed tackles on 126 rushing attempts. Despite missing time throughout various points of the season, Etienne still managed to rush for nine touchdowns while putting the ball on the ground only once. With Chuba Hubbard’s emergence this past season, Etienne provides Carolina with a power back who can spell him in short-yardage situations.
4 (122): S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
Ransom — Carolina continues to address areas of need on their defense by selecting Ransom after already adding a couple of edge defenders in previous rounds. The Panthers ranked 31st last season in explosive pass percentage allowed at 17.6% overall and now add to their secondary.
5 (140): DI Cam'Ron Jackson, Florida
Jackson — Ranked No. 130 on the PFF Big Board, Jackson is a massive presence who can control the point of attack against the run. He posted an 80.9 run-defense grade last season along with a 9.3% run-stop rate.
5 (163): TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Evans — Evans dominated defenders with the ball in the air in 2024, posting an impressive 72.7% contested-catch rate.
6 (208): WR Jimmy Horn Jr., Colorado
Horn — Horn earned a 65.1 receiving grade last season while averaging 11.9 yards per reception.