Panthers draft picks
Definition
A term in American football referring to the players selected by the Carolina Panthers, a National Football League (NFL) franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the annual NFL Draft where teams choose eligible amateur players, primarily from college football.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Panthers' first pick was Monroe Freeling, an offensive tackle from the University of Georgia, selected at No. 19 overall in the first round.
The Panthers had seven picks in the 2026 draft: Round 1 (No. 19), Round 2 (No. 51), Round 3 (No. 83), Round 4 (No. 119), Round 5 (Nos. 158 and 159), and Round 6 (No. 200).
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