Eyes are split in the Carolinas this offseason, as continued improvement from quarterback Bryce Young and a nowhere-to-go-but-up attitude towards the defense vie for attention as the likeliest reason the Carolina Panthers could make a competitive leap forwards in 2025.
This week we're going to focus on the defense. The Panthers' 2025 draft class included four defensive players, edges Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen, safety Lathan Ransom, and defensive tackle Cam Jackson. Every position group on this defense was in need of upgrades, so each rookie is, by default, addressing a position of need.
By draft position, Scourton and Umanmielen are expected to be the most talented as Round 2 and Round 3 picks, respectively.