Overview
- GM Dan Morgan said he would not hesitate to take a wide receiver at No. 19 if that is the highest-graded player on their board.
- The team used first-round picks on Xavier Legette in 2024 and Tetairoa McMillan in 2025, with McMillan posting 1,014 yards and Offensive Rookie of the Year while Legette has 860 career yards.
- Analysts note tight end as a more pressing need for Carolina, with Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq a frequent mock-draft target after a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and strong production.
- Carolina’s offseason deals for edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd could free early draft capital for offense, though safety and offensive line depth remain needs.
- NFL Research records only one instance of three straight first-round receivers by a team, a run by the Detroit Lions from 2003 to 2005.