Panthers Draft Class: Big, Fast, and Ready

0:00On April 26th, the Carolina Panthers just locked in their 2026 NFL draft class with seven fresh rookies heading to Charlotte for minicamp. In a couple weeks, Scouts who tracked these guys all year broke it down after the draft, highlighting what makes this group special for massive lineman to speedy. Receivers ready to shake up the roster. Take defensive lineman Lee Hunter, a 6 foot 3, 318 pound beast who towers over the line, Southwest Scout Caden McLaughlin says his size hits you first, but his personality sealed the deal. Then there's wide-out Chris Brazel, the second 6 foot 4 with 4.37 speed from the combine, plus killer route running in body. Control the mid-Atlantic Scout Jordan Tregovac calls underrated gold. Southeast Scout Cory Fuller is hyped up on row-freeling the 21-year-old with a 10 to 15-year ceiling straight out of Georgia praising. His endless upside, gritty attitude, and pure love for the game that shines through

1:00every chat. Center Sam Hecht might not be the biggest at 6 foot 4, 303 pounds, but McLaughlin loves his smarts hand technique and smooth movement that led him dominated Kansas State. Northeast Scout Caleb Leach raves about 5th round safety, Zeki Wheatley from Penn State, a versatile athlete who plays deep in the box, even the slot, with elite instincts and ball skills that fit perfect in Carolina's defense. These picks got the Scout streaming big about a younger, tougher squad. Rookies hid the field soon, and if the Scout are right, Panthers fans could be in for some serious fireworks this season.