Panthers GM Dan Morgan's Draft Strategy

0:00On April 14th, Panthers GM Dan Morgan heads into the 2026 NFL draft in a strong spot after his team won 8-9 last season, snagged the NFC South Crown, and hit the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They beefed up the roster by signing at least four starters in free agency, leaving no major holes except some depth needs at safety and offensive, Tackle, which Morgan flagged in his pre-draft talk. Now in his third year alongside Coach Dave Canalis, Morgan's shifting from his usual aggressive trading to a best player available approach, but he's. Still prepped for any moves during the three-day event kicking off April 23rd in Pittsburgh, he's already pulled off seven trades over the past two seasons, including a big first round swap last year to grab wide-out Xavier Leget and after. Taking Tetataroa McMillan 8th overall in 2025, he didn't shut down drafting another receiver early. With seven picks in hand, and other teams stacking extras, Morgan's eyes are glued to the

1:01board, ready to jump if a key player slides and fits just.