Panthers' Draft Picks: Weapons & Protection

0:00On April 10th, the Carolina Panthers sit at the 19th pick and the 2026 NFL Draft after a solid 2025 season. They beefed up the lines in free agency, but still need weapons at wide receiver, tight end, center, and inside defense. Draft experts are buzzing with mocks tailored for Bryce Young and the squad. Experts like Tim Kreen from Clutch Points see them grabbing Arizona State's Jordan Tyson, a big-bodied receiver with top talent despite injury history. Field Yates and Bleacher reports staff point to Oregon's Titan Kenyon Sadeek, whose combat numbers mass records with a 4.39, 40 yard dash, and insane jumps, perfect for Young's quick throws. ESPN's Mel Kuiper Jr. throws a curveball with Toledo safety, a manual McNeil Warren, praising his speed, instincts, and playmaking stats like 10, forced fumbles. Matt Miller likes Penn State's olivovica Iowane on the line, versatile across guard and center with improved conditioning to anchor protection.

1:02A few mocks spice it up. Lance Zeerlin has been trading up to 14 for Miami Edrasher Akim Mesa Dora's Relentless Motor while Daniel Jeremiah, ayes Texas A&M slot guy, KC Concepts Young, to pair with Tedaroa McMillan. Danny Kelly risks on Florida's massive defensive tackle, Kayla Banks, whose combine athleticism screams upside, with so many paths to boost the offense and rush, the Panthers hold strong cards as the draft nears. Young could feast if they nailed this spot.