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Could the Carolina Panthers' top pick of the 2025 NFL draft be down to just three particular players?
A little over four hours before the start of tonight's first round, Joe Person of The Athletic offered a bit of late intel about the team's possible direction with the eighth overall selection. As expected, they're likely to zero in on the defensive side of the ball—but an offensive skill player might be in the running.
Here's what Person posted to Twitter/X on Thursday afternoon:
University of Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker, as noted by Person, has been the presumed favorite for the selection. The Salisbury, N.C. native and 2024 Butkus Award winner could serve as a versatile chess piece for a historically-bad defense that needs both leadership and pass-rushing prowess.
Something similar can be said for University of Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham, who can help patch up the Panthers' problems against the run. Despite Carolina's free-agent additions to the trench from earlier in the offseason, the All-American and national champion wrecking ball could form quite a duo with Pro Bowler Derrick Brown.
Then you have University of Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, one of the most polarizing prospects in recent weeks. Will general manager Dan Morgan and company add to quarterback Bryce Young's arsenal of weapons with the talented 6-foot-4 pass catcher?
We'll soon find out!
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: NFL draft: Panthers' 1st-round pick may be down to these 3 prospects
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A little over four hours before the start of tonight's first round, Joe Person of The Athletic offered a bit of late intel about the team's possible direction with the eighth overall selection. As expected, they're likely to zero in on the defensive side of the ball—but an offensive skill player might be in the running.
Here's what Person posted to Twitter/X on Thursday afternoon:
University of Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker, as noted by Person, has been the presumed favorite for the selection. The Salisbury, N.C. native and 2024 Butkus Award winner could serve as a versatile chess piece for a historically-bad defense that needs both leadership and pass-rushing prowess.
Something similar can be said for University of Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham, who can help patch up the Panthers' problems against the run. Despite Carolina's free-agent additions to the trench from earlier in the offseason, the All-American and national champion wrecking ball could form quite a duo with Pro Bowler Derrick Brown.
Then you have University of Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, one of the most polarizing prospects in recent weeks. Will general manager Dan Morgan and company add to quarterback Bryce Young's arsenal of weapons with the talented 6-foot-4 pass catcher?
We'll soon find out!
Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: NFL draft: Panthers' 1st-round pick may be down to these 3 prospects
Continue reading...
