The Carolina Panthers entered the 2025 NFL draft with several needs on the defensive side of the ball. Even so, they elected to go with a wide receiver at No. 8, taking Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan. Rather than land a premium player to improve their defense, Carolina decided it was best to get a legit No. 1 wide receiver for quarterback Bryce Young.

On paper, the Carolina Panthers look like one of the NFL's most improved teams after a busy offseason with key additions from the draft and free agency. The revamped roster suggests more competitiveness for the 2025 season.

Louis Riddick calls Jimmy Horn Jr. one of his favorite under-the-radar draft picks—and Carolina may need him sooner than expected.

The Panthers are also represented on Miller's rankings by fourth-round safety Lathan Ransom (No. 47), third-round edge rusher Princely Umanmielen (No. 74) and fourth-round running back Trevor Etienne (No. 93).

The Carolina Panthers happily selected Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Who else did they like?

The Carolina Panthers picked Tetairoa McMillan eighth overall in the 2025 NFL draft. This was a place many expected to see Jalon Walker's name called, but that

NFL Draft in the books, the grades have been coming at a rapid pace. One of the trusted sources in the process is ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. who gave

The Carolina Panthers placed Jonathon Brooks on the PUP list, meaning he will miss the 2025 season with his ACL injury.

The Carolina Panthers attempted to rectify their questionable receiving corps in the NFL draft, landing Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick and then