Panthers' Draft Success, But 4 Big Holes Remain

0:00On April 27th, Panthers GM Dan Morgan and his crew earned high marks for their 2026 NFL Draft Hall with 8 out of 14 experts slapping it, with an A grade or better. They snagged seven picks to plug some holes, but four big weaknesses still loom large on this roster. Tight in tops the list, since Carolina lacks a legit receiving threat there. No one's topped 500 yards at the spot this whole decade. Tommy trembles a solid blocker with one year left on his deal, but Jatavian sanders and Mitchell Evans haven't stepped up as reliable targets yet. Inside linebacker knees were two, even after grabbing seventh-rounder Jackson Kuhatch. Trevon Wallace, their 2024 third-round pick, struggled with run defense and shoulder injuries that sideline him both seasons, so. Pairing him with new Sinene Devon Lloyd feels risky. Slot corners another source spot, where fifth-rounder, Shao Smith Wade, has unlocked it down, and fourth-round pick will lead the third barely played.

1:00Inside in college. On special teams, returner Trevor Etienne's Putmuff in the wild card lost to the Rams, raised red flags. Coach Dave Canalis won't tolerate shaky hands. There, fans and analysts agree the draft was a win, but these gaps mean Morgan can't chill. Free agency moves or training camp surprises gotta address tight. Endfire power. Linebacker depth, nickel coverage, and a dynamic return man to push this squad deeper into the playoffs. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.