Panthers strike big trade for stud pass rusher in 7-round mock draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers find themselves at an interesting point in the offseason, with very little activity ahead of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. That doesn't mean nothing is happening behind the scenes.

Not much takes place between the Super Bowl and the combine. However, it becomes a nearly month-long sprint to evaluate potential free-agent acquisitions and NFL Draft prospects as April's selection process approaches.

General manager Dan Morgan faces another daunting task. He must add depth and talent to a roster still in the midst of a foundational rebuild, necessitated largely by the mistakes of previous regimes. If last…