Fansided · Feb 23
Panthers' first-round path to a defensive breakthrough is clearer than it seems
Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers played all their home games at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium in their first NFL season. The team has never drafted a player from the Tigers, but could that change in the first round this year with a stellar defensive prospect?
Dave Canales’ team improved in 2025. Despite another losing season, they reached the postseason for the first time since 2017 and were just a couple of minutes away from shocking the Los Angeles Rams. The much-maligned Ejiro Evero is back as defensive coordinator after a secret contract extension, and he needs more across his unit.