Most are once again expecting the Carolina Panthers to take a defensive prospect at No. 19 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Still, they thought the same last season, but general manager Dan Morgan went with wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan instead.
Morgan always wants to draft the best prospects available, regardless of need. The Panthers will be waiting a lot longer than usual before they go on the clock, but the front-office leader's strategy won't change. And if he can find some plug-and-play options in free agency, it'll give him the freedom needed during the draft to be a little more flexible.