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Panthers go big in the NFL draft as they look to build on their NFC South title
Dan Morgan used six picks to add a potential left tackle, a run-stuffing nose tackle and a deep threat for Bryce Young.
- General manager Dan Morgan concluded the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh with six selections, prioritizing offensive line protection, receiving depth, and defensive reinforcement for the defending NFC South champions.
- The team prioritized offensive protection after left tackle Ikem Ekwonu suffered a torn patellar tendon during Carolina's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in January.
- Carolina selected 315-pound offensive tackle Monroe Freeling in the first round, followed by Texas Tech nose tackle Lee Hunter and Tennessee receiver Chris Brazzell across the next two rounds.
- Morgan traded down twice on Saturday, securing extra picks that yielded Kansas State center Sam Hecht and Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley in the fifth round.
- The additions aim to support quarterback Bryce Young, though Morgan noted late-round picks must carve out special teams roles to make the 53-man roster.
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Panthers go big in the NFL draft as they look to build on their NFC South title
Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan focused on size in his third NFL draft. The Panthers used their first two picks on linemen who weigh more than 300 pounds, including 6-foot-7 offensive tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia.
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