Panthers' draft pick everyone wrote off is erupting for all to see

Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace | Josh Lavallee/GettyImagesThe Carolina Panthers raised a few eyebrows when they selected athletic but raw linebacker Trevin Wallace at No. 72 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Most fans thought general manager Dan Morgan should have gone in a different direction, and his performances did nothing to diminish the concerns as a rookie and over the early stages of 2025.

Then, everything changed.

Wallace has come to life over the last two games. The second-level presence appears fast and explosive, thriving with extra responsibilities on his shoulders. Ejiro Evero gave him the green dot, and the light came on.

The green dot is a significant duty. They are…