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<\/p>\nThe Carolina Panthers have their big board, and they’re readying it for Thursday’s draft. We won’t know who’s on their big board unless they reveal it, although their actions will determine things. For now, here’s who we expect is on the list for the Panthers in every round. <\/p>\n
First round<\/p>\n
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The Panthers are likely looking at six players in the first round unless someone, like Jordyn Tyson, falls to them. The six are:<\/p>\n
TE Kenyon Sadiq<\/a>WR KC Concepcion<\/a>S Dillon Thieneman<\/a>S Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenWR Denzel BostonWR Omar Cooper Jr. <\/p>\n Among them, Sadiq actually feels the least likely. The Panthers haven’t even met with him, and Dan Morgan’s comments make it sound like he’s interested in other options at tight end, even ones on the roster. <\/p>\n Second round<\/p>\n In the second round, things will definitely open up for Carolina. Here’s who we believe is on their big board:<\/p>\n LB Jacob RodriguezLB Anthony Hill Jr.<\/a>IDL Lee Hunter<\/a>IOL Chase BisontisCB D’Angelo PondsTE Eli Stowers<\/a>S AJ HaulcyLB Jake GoldayOT Caleb TiernanDB Treydan Stukes<\/p>\n Morgan met specifically with Rodriguez and Hill at their respective Pro Days. He seems enamored by them, so it would be a stunner if one of the two linebackers didn’t land in Charlotte in the second round, assuming they’re available. <\/p>\n Third round<\/p>\n Everything is on the table in the third round, so the Panthers will have plenty of options:<\/p>\n CB Keith Abney IIIOL Conner LewS Kamari RamseyTE Max KlareWR Ted HurstS Genesis SmithCB Malik MuhammadC Sam HechtWR Deion BurksCB Daylen EveretteC Jake Slaughter<\/a><\/p>\n The Panthers could go any direction here. Abney has been featured in plenty of mock drafts to Carolina. Klare fills a need. So does Hurst, Hecht, and Slaughter, assuming the Panthers don’t draft a WR earlier. The Panthers met with Everette in the early stages of the pre-draft process. <\/p>\n Round four Georgia Bulldogs tight end Oscar Delp (4) avoids Florida Gators defensive back Sharif Denson | Doug Engle\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n Here are some options for the Panthers in the fourth round:<\/p>\n OT Austin BarberTE Justin JolyTE Oscar DelpIDL Chris McClellanOT Dametrious CrownoverIOL Brian ParkerQB Taylen GreenEDGE Tyreak Sapp<\/p>\n The Panthers reportedly really like Delp<\/a>, and they met with him<\/a>, McClellan, Sapp, Joly, and Barber. If one of them is available, there’s a high possibility the Panthers will pick him 120th. <\/p>\n Fifth round<\/p>\n Carolina has two picks back-to-back in the fifth round this year, so this is where some action could happen. As of now, these targets are likely on the big board:<\/p>\n WR CJ DanielsTE Joe RoyerOT Trey Zuhn IIIRB Kaelon BlackQB Cade KlubnikCB Devon MarshallLB Kaleb Elarms-OrrCB Ephesians PrysockTE Marlin Klein<\/p>\n The Panthers met with a few of these prospects, and there’s a non-zero chance they do draft a backup quarterback in this range, since Kenny Pickett is on a one-year deal and Will Grier doesn’t move the needle.<\/p>\n Sixth round<\/p>\n The Panthers’ final pick is 200. With that, they could be looking at any of the following prospects:<\/p>\n QB Diego PaviaIDL Nick BarrettC Pat CooganTE Dae’Quan WrightQB Behren MortonCB Thaddeus DixonQB Haynes King<\/p>\n Many of these have been linked to the Panthers at various stages, so they’re definitely on the radar for the Panthers to conclude their draft. <\/p>\n![\"Georgia](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kprcnjbadn4pjgxwcv.jpg\" "\\"Georgia")
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