Panthers Trade Up, Draft Powerhouse Lee Hunter

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Carolina Panthers just made a bold move to fix their biggest headache, stopping the run. General manager Dan Morgan traded up two spots in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, sending a sixth round pick to the Minnesota. Vikings for the 159th overall selection. They grabbed Texas Tech Nose Guard Lee Hunter, a 6-foot-4, 318-pound beast, ready to clog lanes. Earlier this week, the Panthers snag Georgia offensive tackleman Roe Freeling at number 19 overall, beefing up the line on both sides now. This run defense nightmare has haunted them for years, ranking dead last in 2024 at 179.8 yards allowed, per game. They even gave up the most points in NFL history that season, stalling their rebuild despite sneaking into the playoffs for the first time since, 2017. Fans and scouts are buzzing because hunters a second team.

1:03All American who sheds double teams anchors the point of attack and wrecks backfields, with his power. With no more trades on the table today, the Panthers sit at number 83 in the third round, including a tougher front that could finally turn. Things around.