Final Thoughts on How the Carolina Panthers Should Approach the 2025 NFL Draft

Draft Day has finally arrived, and the Carolina Panthers will be on the clock Thursday night with the eighth overall pick in the draft. But will Carolina remain at eight to make a selection, or will the organization find a trade partner? Recent intel from NFL insiders suggests that teams are looking to trade as high as No. 2 and No. 3 overall to draft Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. If Jeanty falls past the top 7, could that allow Carolina to move down the draft board to collect more assets for this draft and the future? The Jacksonville Jaguars are another team to watch in the Panthers' pursuit of a trade partner, as recent mock drafts have linked the Jags to Jeanty.While EDGE rusher has been the prevailing thought for the position, the Panthers will address it with the No. 8 pick. Is that a slam dunk? ESPN's Matt Miller, in his final mock draft, revealed that talk around the league on Wednesday linked Carolina to an Ole Miss defensive tackle instead of any of the top EDGE rushers. Will taking a DT be the surprise pick of the year for the Panthers?The Panthers have heavily invested resources over the past two free agency periods in building out the starting units. Is this draft now more about the Panthers building depth behind their starting units? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.