Former players have announced a pick in the second round since 2010. The list includes wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (2010), fullback Brad Hoover (2011), defensive end Mike Rucker (2012), safety Mike Minter (2013), wide receiver Mark Carrier (2014), safety Pat Terrell (2015) and cornerback Chris Gamble (2016).
“I’m excited to get up there and announce the pick and see what the future holds for the Panthers,” Wharton said. “You watch these drafts and you know all the work that has been put in. Whoever they pick is coming to a great organization. I’ll be ecstatic for whoever comes off that board.