Panthers draft picks tracker: Every selection, live grades
The Carolina Panthers will seek to repeat at NFC South champions this year, which would need to begin with a strong class in the 2026 NFL Draft.
How can the Carolina Panthers repeat as NFC South champions? It all starts with a good offseason. General manager Dan Morgan got the party started early with a strong group of free agent signings .
His next test will be an even bigger one: the 2026 NFL Draft . Morgan worked to upgrade the biggest weak points on the Panthers ' roster in free agency when he signed linebacker Devin Lloyd , edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and offensive tackle Rasheed Walker . Each player was among the best available in free agency at his position, but Carolina still needs more young talent on the roster to complement the veterans.
2026 NFL DRAFT: Odds for total players drafted at each position in first round Headed into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Panthers have seven picks – six of their own, plus one acquired from the Vikings in the Adam Thielen trade. If Carolina wants to start a streak of NFC South titles, nailing its picks in the draft is the way to set up the Panthers for sustained success around quarterback Bryce Young. Here's a look at the Panthers' collection of picks in the upcoming NFL draft, along with their draft needs and a mock draft of potential fits at each pick.
Panthers 2026 NFL Draft picks The Panthers have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list: Round 1, Pick 19 Round 2, Pick 51 Round 3, Pick 83 Round 4, Pick 119 Round 5, Pick 158 (from Vikings) Round 5, Pick 159 Round 6, Pick 200 PANTHERS NEWS: Carolina trades QB Andy Dalton to Eagles for 2027 draft pick Panthers NFL draft grades This section will be updated after the Panthers make their first selection. Panthers 2026 NFL Draft needs Safety Carolina's biggest project entering the offseason was improving its defense.