Every Carolina Panthers Pick from the 2025 NFL Draft

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The Carolina Panthers were active throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, making a series of moves to reshape their roster. They began the draft with nine picks — including eight selections in the first five rounds — but finished with eight total after multiple trades.

Round 1, pick 8, the Panthers stayed at No. 8 and selected Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, giving quarterback Bryce Young another top playmaker.

In round 2, pick 51, Carolina traded up to address its pass rush, selecting a defensive end to boost its front line. In round 3, pick 77, the team moved up again to grab another pass-rusher, continuing to focus on improving the defense.

And Saturday rounded out the draft by adding a running back, additional offensive help, and more size along the defensive line.

The Panthers’ aggressive approach throughout the draft focused on surrounding Young with more weapons while reinforcing their defense with key additions up front.

Every Carolina Panthers Pick from the 2025 NFL Draft

1. No. 8 — Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan

The Panthers used the eighth overall pick to select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan in the first round.

2. No. 51 overall — Texas A&M OLB Nic Scourton

The Panthers traded four picks with the Broncos to move up and select outside linebacker Nic Scourton at No. 51.

3. No. 77 overall — Ole Miss OLB Princely Umanmielen

The Panthers traded the 85th and 146th picks to New England for No. 77, where they selected Ole Miss outside linebacker Princely Umanmielen.

4. No. 114 overall — Georgia RB Trevor Etienne

With their first fourth-round pick, the Panthers drafted Georgia running back Trevor Etienne, adding a dynamic returner and backfield option.

5. No. 122 overall — Ohio State S Lathan Ransom

At pick 122, the Panthers bolstered their secondary by drafting Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom.

6. No. 140 overall — Florida DT Cam Jackson

With the 140th pick, the Panthers drafted Florida defensive tackle Cam Jackson, a 6-foot-6, 330-pound force with 34-inch arms to strengthen the interior line.

7. No. 163 overall — Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans

After re-signing Tommy Tremble, the Panthers used the 163rd pick to add another Notre Dame product, drafting tight end Mitchell Evans.

8. No. 208 overall — Colorado WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

With their final pick, the Panthers selected Colorado wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. at No. 208 overall.