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After a tough 5-12 campaign, the Carolina Panthers entered the 2025 NFL Draft with one goal: build around Bryce Young. With eight picks spread across six rounds, GM Dan Morgan didn’t just check boxes — he made a statement.
WR Tetairoa McMillan Leads a Revamped Offense
When the Panthers selected Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8 overall, they didn’t just add a playmaker — they gave Bryce Young a true WR1. At 6-foot-4, McMillan brings elite ball-tracking and acrobatic body control, proven by his 3,423 career receiving yards and 26 touchdowns. He led the FBS in 20+ yard receptions over the past two seasons and enters the NFL already drawing comparisons to Mike Evans.
His arrival reshuffles the depth chart, pushing veteran Adam Thielen, former first-rounder Xavier Legette, and undrafted sensation Jalen Coker into more complementary roles while raising expectations for Young, who showed flashes late in 2024. The Panthers didn’t stop there. They added depth to the backfield with Georgia’s Trevor Etienne. They also added Notre Dame’s Mitchell Evans at tight end and Colorado speedster wide receiver, Jimmy Horn Jr. to strengthen the passing game and special teams.
Defensive Identity Rebuilt With Edge Speed and Power
On defense, Carolina invested heavily up front. Day 2 brought edge rushers Nic Scourton (Texas A&M) and Princely Umanmielen (Ole Miss), both of whom racked up double-digit sacks in the SEC. Scourton, known for his bull-rush power, and Umanmielen, a bend-and-burst specialist, bring immediate pass-rushing help to a unit that ranked 31st in sacks last year.
Fourth-round safety Lathan Ransom from Ohio State adds toughness to the back end. He logged 76 tackles and three forced fumbles in 2024 — a perfect fit for a defense that allowed over 3,000 rushing yards last season. And let’s not forget Cam Jackson, the 6-foot-6, 328-pound nose tackle from Florida who could clog run lanes from Day 1.
Final Word: The Foundation Is Set
This draft wasn’t flashy — it was functional, physical, and future-focused. If McMillan becomes the playmaker Carolina expects and the defense finds its edge, this could be the turning point fans have been waiting for.
Don’t blink, Panthers Nation — something is finally building in Charlotte.
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WR Tetairoa McMillan Leads a Revamped Offense
When the Panthers selected Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8 overall, they didn’t just add a playmaker — they gave Bryce Young a true WR1. At 6-foot-4, McMillan brings elite ball-tracking and acrobatic body control, proven by his 3,423 career receiving yards and 26 touchdowns. He led the FBS in 20+ yard receptions over the past two seasons and enters the NFL already drawing comparisons to Mike Evans.
His arrival reshuffles the depth chart, pushing veteran Adam Thielen, former first-rounder Xavier Legette, and undrafted sensation Jalen Coker into more complementary roles while raising expectations for Young, who showed flashes late in 2024. The Panthers didn’t stop there. They added depth to the backfield with Georgia’s Trevor Etienne. They also added Notre Dame’s Mitchell Evans at tight end and Colorado speedster wide receiver, Jimmy Horn Jr. to strengthen the passing game and special teams.
Defensive Identity Rebuilt With Edge Speed and Power
On defense, Carolina invested heavily up front. Day 2 brought edge rushers Nic Scourton (Texas A&M) and Princely Umanmielen (Ole Miss), both of whom racked up double-digit sacks in the SEC. Scourton, known for his bull-rush power, and Umanmielen, a bend-and-burst specialist, bring immediate pass-rushing help to a unit that ranked 31st in sacks last year.
Fourth-round safety Lathan Ransom from Ohio State adds toughness to the back end. He logged 76 tackles and three forced fumbles in 2024 — a perfect fit for a defense that allowed over 3,000 rushing yards last season. And let’s not forget Cam Jackson, the 6-foot-6, 328-pound nose tackle from Florida who could clog run lanes from Day 1.
Final Word: The Foundation Is Set
This draft wasn’t flashy — it was functional, physical, and future-focused. If McMillan becomes the playmaker Carolina expects and the defense finds its edge, this could be the turning point fans have been waiting for.
Don’t blink, Panthers Nation — something is finally building in Charlotte.
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