Carolina Panthers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

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The Carolina Panthers hold a top-10 pick along with eight other selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. How will they use those picks?

Among the Panthers' team needs are several spots on defense. Carolina allowed the most points in a single season in league history in 2024, a feat aided by their 32nd-place finish (last) in total offensive yards allowed and expected points added (EPA) per play allowed.

In addition to defensive needs, the Panthers could afford to help out quarterback Bryce Young with more playmakers on offense after Young put together an improved sophomore campaign.

Here's what to know about the Panthers' draft position and needs ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft:

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Panthers 2025 NFL Draft picks​

The Panthers have nine picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's where they are:

• Round 1 – No. 8 overall
• Round 2 – No. 57 overall (from Los Angeles Rams)
• Round 3 – No. 74 overall
• Round 4 – No. 111 overall
• Round 4 – No. 114 overall (from Dallas)
• Round 5 – No. 140 overall (from New York Giants)
• Round 5 – No. 146 overall
• Round 5 – No. 163 overall (from Baltimore)
• Round 7 – No. 230 overall (from Arizona)

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Panthers 2025 NFL Draft needs​

Edge rusher

According to ESPN, Carolina ranked 31st and 32nd in pass-rush and run-stop win rates, respectively, in 2024. Their sack leaders were A'Shawn Robinson and Jadeveon Clowney, who tied with 5.5 sacks. The Panthers ranked 30th in team sacks last year with 32 as a team – only the Falcons and Patriots had fewer. Getting a talented edge rusher on the roster for 2025 is an essential need for Carolina to improve its league-worst defense.

Wide receiver

Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette both had solid rookie seasons, and veteran Adam Thielen had a very productive back half of the year. But Thielen will be 35 at the start of the 2025 season, and both he and Coker challenged Carolina's receiver depth when they missed several weeks in 2024. Young could use another dynamic playmaker to take another step forward in his development after a strong back half of his own last year.

Safety

The Panthers have three safeties on the roster as of the time of writing. At worst, they need more depth at the position. At best, they could get a nice talent upgrade with the right pick in the draft.

Panthers 2025 NFL mock draft​

Here's how the Panthers' picks could go in this year's draft, according to USA TODAY Sports' Ayrton Ostly:

• Round 1 – No. 8: Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
  • Coach Dave Canales has spoken about upgrading the defense and Stewart is one of the best athletes on the edge seen in recent years. He needs time to develop but has the traits to be a building block for the future.
• Round 2 – No. 57: DT T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
  • Sanders' power, hands and core strength means he rarely hits the ground. His burst off the line and hand usage give him the makings of an impact pass rusher.
• Round 3 – No. 74: CB Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
• Round 4 – No. 111: S Billy Bowman, Oklahoma
• Round 4 – No. 114: LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
• Round 5 – No. 140: IOL Dylan Fairchild, Georgia
• Round 5 – No. 146: WR Tai Felton, Maryland
• Round 5 – No. 163: Edge Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Virginia Tech
• Round 7 – No. 230: TE Luke Lachey, Iowa

2025 NFL Draft: Every team's picks​

• AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
• AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
• AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
• AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
• NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
• NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
• NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
• NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carolina Panthers NFL draft picks 2025: Round-by-round selections

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