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Panthers 2026 mock draft 5.0: Post-free agency edition

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Just like Panthers GM Dan Morgan did in free agency, we get a little aggressive in our latest mock draft.

Just as he did to ball carriers during his playing days, Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan ran down his targets in free agency with aggression. The former Pro Bowl linebacker and his front office began by wrapping up two of the market's very top defenders on the first day of the legal tampering period. Then, while bringing back handfuls of their own depth from 2025, they tracked down the top left tackle on an absolute bargain .

Morgan, who recapped his work this past Friday, told reporters that the team's signings have now set them up rather nicely for the 2026 NFL Draft. "We were able to retain a lot of our own, go outside the building and sign some free agents that we're really excited about," Morgan stated . "Having that depth and frontline players that we added in free agency—I think it gives us a lot of flexibility headed into the draft to draft the best available player.

" So, how will Morgan and company follow up their free-agent frenzy? Here is our latest mock draft for the Panthers . .

. First round (No. 23 overall, via PHI): Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson Trade: Carolina receives No.

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