A few weeks into the 2024 regular season it looked as if the Carolina Panthers would head into the 2025 NFL Draft looking for a new starting quarterback. Fortunately for Carolina, former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young showed real signs of progress under new head coach Dave Canales. That progress gives the Panthers' front office the ability to fill some other big roster holes in April's draft. It would be a major shock if GM Dan Morgan and his staff don't come away with multiple potential defensive starters. The unit was nothing short of disastrous last season. The return of injured star Derrick Brown can help Carolina up front, but they need reinforcements all three levels of coordinator Ejiro Evero's unit. The Panthers need a major infusion of talent this offseason if they're going to emerge as legitimate playoff contenders in 2025. Nailing their early draft picks is crucial for the front office. Here's how their first three draft picks might go.
Marshall
Texas
Ohio State