Cat Scratch Reader · Apr 2, 2025
What we can learn from the Panthers previous No. 8 overall picks
The Carolina Panthers hold the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft.
Carolina has picked in the number eight spot four times in franchise history. Following the mantra that “the best predictor of future performance is past performance”, let’s examine how the careers of these four players panned out and what it could mean for the 2025 draft.
If the future in Carolina plays out like the past, get ready for both Pro Bowls and frustrating injuries from whomever the Panthers select at No. 8 this year:
1996 - Tim Biakabutuka, running back
NFL longevity: Six seasons, 50 games, 35 starts
Stats: 2,530 rush yards (4.1 YPC), 789 receiving yards, 17 total touchdowns