Last April, first round pick Shaq Thompson and the other Panthers selected were facing an unknown journey to secure a roster spot, fit into a new locker room, and navigate a smooth transition into the NFL.
For the five guys fortunate to hear their names called by Carolina that journey culminated with a Super Bowl 50 appearance and one of the greatest seasons ever recorded.
Here is a review of each pick, what they did last season, and what we expect from them going forward.
ROUND ONE: SHAQ THOMPSON – LB (25th Pick)
A relative unknown for the opening round, many analyst had Thompson projected for the second or possibly third rounds but Gettleman made him the first Panther selected in 2015.