Panthers Draft Picks: Hunter & Brazzell Ready to Shine

0:00On April 25, Carolina Panthers made smart moves in the draft, grabbing Noes Tackle Lee Hunter and wide receiver Chris Brazel on day two. Neither guy starts right away, but they've got clear shots at real playing time as rookies. Hunter slides right into the defensive line mix at Noes Tackle, backing up Bobby Brown III after Ashahn Robinson bounced. Expect a fierce training camp battle there, with Derek Brown anchoring the left end and Tershahn Wharton on the right. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this defense looks night and day better than the 2024 crew that surrendered the most points in NFL. History. Two off-seasons of heavy spending turned a disaster into a legit threat across the board. Shifting to offense, Brazel fits perfectly with their tall receiver crew, all four top guys, six with three or taller. He projects as the number three option behind Teta Tyroa, McMillan, and Jalen Coker, edging out Xavier Leggett despite the team's faith in him. Depth like this at Whiteout means the Panthers offense suddenly packs punch without needing superstars, setting up intriguing battles all training camp.