Panthers' Draft Prospects: Tight End, WR, OT, Safety, DL

0:00On March 26, the 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away and the Carolina Panthers find themselves picking in the second half of the first round for a change. That opens up a broader range of prospects in mock dress from top analysts. Names like Titan, King, and Sadiq from Oregon keep popping up as a popular choice to bolster the offense around quarterback Bryce Young. Several experts, including field gates, Chad Ryder, and Eric Edholm from ESPN and NFL.com project the Panthers grabbing Sadiq. At 6 feet 3 inches and 241 pounds, he blazed the Titan record 4.3940 yard dash at the combine. His blend of blocking power and receiving skills makes him a standout fit for a position the team has overlooked. Meanwhile, other mocks point to different needs. Daniel Jeremiah sees wide receiver Casey Concepcion from Texas A&M, a Charlotte native who excels in the slot with quickness over deep speed. Bucky Brooks suggests offensive tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia to stabilize the line

1:03amid injuries and departures. On defense, Mel Kuiper has safety Emanuel McNeil Warren from Toledo adding run-stopping punch and turnover force. Tankathon rounds it out with defensive lineman Peter Woods from Clemson, pairing him with dared brown to disrupt interiors. As draft buzz builds, these projections highlight how the Panthers could address key gaps in versatile ways, keeping fans guessing right up to selection night. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Kori with the story.