Panthers' Draft Focus: Surround Young with Firepower

0:00On April 10, the 2026 NFL draft is just days away in Pittsburgh, with all 32 teams gearing up for the big three-day event. The Carolina Panthers hold seven picks, and their main mission is clear, surround quarterback Bryce Young with more firepower to build on his. Momentum 19 months back, head coach Dave Canales benched the former number one overall pick, but an injury to back up Andy Dalton brought Young right back. He showed real growth in the second half of 2024, paving the way for the Panthers to grab wide receiver Tettaroa McMillan high-end. The 2025 draft, McMillan turned heads quick, starting all 17 games, leading the team in catches, yards, and touchdowns, even snagging offensive rookie of the year honors. That sparked Young to another leap, helping Carolina claim its first division crown in a decade. This off-season, General Manager Dan Morgan loaded up in free agency with edge-rusher

1:01Jalen Phillips on a four-year deal. Lloyd for three years, left tackle Rashid Walker-Chief, and center Luke Fortner. Now at pick number 19, they're eyeing a true center or another playmaker like Oregon Titan Kenyon Sadeek. Young heads into year four of his deal needing consistency to lock in that big extension, and with the team steady climb on both sides of the ball. These moves keep the Panthers stacking wins around their young star.