Panthers' Draft Dream: Dillon Thieneman

0:00It's April 20th, NFL News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Oregon Safety, Dylan Theanaman, stands out as the prime target for the Carolina Panthers with their 19th overall pick in the NFL draft. This first team All-American from the Class of 2025 could flip their defensive backfield from a weak spot to a powerhouse under. Coordinator at Giro Evero. Word is, the Panthers are all in on him, but his stock might be too high to last that far. Teams picking ahead could snag him before Thursday night selection. Draft Guru Todd McShay drops some real talk on his podcast, saying Carolina loves Tyerman Bigtime, yet he's hearing buzz that he might not slide. To 19, fans and analysts are buzzing about whether the Panthers get their guy. He's been tied tight to the Minnesota Vikings right at 18, plus the Dallas Cowboys at 12, and New York Jets at 16. Those connections make a laid-drop feel like a long shot.

1:01If Tyanaman does tumble unexpectedly though, watch Carolina turn that secondary into a shutdown crew and own the back end for years.