Panthers' Draft: Building Dynasty Defense

0:00On April 13th, the 2026 NFL Draft is almost here, kicking off April 23rd in Pittsburgh and the Carolina Panthers hold 7. Pick starting with number 19 overall in round 1, then 51 in round 2, 83 in round 3, and so on down to number 2, 100 in round 6. They're deep at cornerback right now, but smart teams plan years ahead, so expect them to eye this spot over the three draft days. J.C. Horn, their Pro Bowl stud, teams up with Mike Jackson to form one of the league's top duos, snagging nine picks last regular season alone, plus. Jackson's playoff interception against the Rams. Jackson shut down passers with the fifth lowest rating allowed, but at 29, he's in his contract's final year, making future depth a must. They've got Nickel Guy, Charles Smith Wade, and promising Cory Thornton, who was stepping up before injury hit, rounding out a solid group. Still, adding a versatile corner, who can slide inside, while Horn and Jackson hold the

1:01edges, would lock in long-term coverage. Names bubbling up include LSU's Mansour Delane, a speedy 430A guy with size and press skills who rarely gets targeted, Tennessee's Jermad. McCoy, back strong, post-ACL, with the 437-40, Clemson's Avion Terrell, tenacious nickel type like his brother in Atlanta, Tennessee's. Colton Hood, with his pick six flare, and South Carolina's Brandon Sissy, explosive athlete mentored by Horn himself. As draft board shuffle and visits rap, the Panthers could snag one of these corners to build that dynasty defense, keeping their secondary elite for years to come.