Draft history · 2012 to 2026 · 101 picks
Carolina Panthers draft history
47% of picks beat their slot, against 44% for the league. 16th of 32.
C+GRADE
47%picks hitleague 44%
13%starsleague 13%
40%startersleague 32%
32%early bustsleague 31%
45%second contractsleague 41%
9Pro Bowlers22nd in the NFL
Who ran the draft
Morgan found 0 stars in 2 drafts. Fitterer found 1 in 3.
- DMDan Morgan2024 to 2025 · 15 picks · 64% hit · 0 stars · 0 Pro BowlersC
- SFScott Fitterer2021 to 2023 · 22 picks · 25% hit · 1 star · 1 Pro BowlersF
- MHMarty Hurney2012 to 2020 · 36 picks · 41% hit · 6 stars · 5 Pro BowlersC+
- DGDave Gettleman2013 to 2016 · 21 picks · 67% hit · 4 stars · 3 Pro BowlersB+
Best value
James BradberryCB · 2016, pick 62Star
Tre BostonCB · 2014, pick 128Star
Chuba HubbardRB · 2021, pick 126Star
Taylor MotonOL · 2017, pick 64Star
Brian BurnsEDGE · 2019, pick 16Star
Biggest misses
Bryce YoungQB · 2023, pick 1Starter
Jonathan MingoWR · 2023, pick 39Bust
DJ JohnsonEDGE · 2023, pick 80Bust
Matt CorralQB · 2022, pick 94Bust
Greg LittleOL · 2019, pick 37Bust
Late-round finds
Their stars
11 picks had a season in the top 10% at their position
Luke KuechlyLB · 2012, round 1Star
Christian McCaffreyRB · 2017, round 1Star
Shaq ThompsonEDGE · 2015, round 1Star
D.J. MooreWR · 2018, round 1Star
Vernon ButlerDL · 2016, round 1Star
Derrick BrownDL · 2020, round 1Star
By position, stars against the league
Best at edge rushers (25% stars vs 10%), worst at tight ends (0% vs 20%)
The line on each bar is the league. Drafts through 2022.
Stars by draft class
The 2016 class produced the most: 2
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When they traded up
Moved up for 19 picks: 7 beat the slot, 1 became a star
- FAFrank AlexanderEDGE · 2012 · moved up from 180 to 103 with SFO; gave 180 + 2013 R3Active
Bene BenwikereCB · 2014 · moved up from 168 to 148 with MIN; gave 168 + 225Backup
Devin FunchessWR · 2015 · moved up from 57 to 41 with RAM; gave 57 + 89 + 201Starter
Daryl WilliamsOL · 2015 · moved up from 124 to 102 with RAI; gave 124 + 161 + 242Starter
Daryl WorleyCB · 2016 · moved up from 93 to 77 with CLE; gave 93 + 129 + 168Starter
Daeshon HallEDGE · 2017 · moved up from 98 to 77 with ARI; gave 98 + 115Active
Marquis HaynesEDGE · 2018 · moved up from 147 to 136 with RAM; gave 147 + 197Backup
Jeremy ChinnS · 2020 · moved up from 69 to 64 with SEA; gave 69 + 148Starter
Brady ChristensenOL · 2021 · moved up from 73 to 70 with PHI; gave 73 + 191Starter
Brandon SmithLB · 2022 · moved up from 149 to 120 with WAS; gave 149 + 149Active
Xavier LegetteWR · 2024 · moved up from 33 to 32 with BUF; gave 33 + 141Starter
Jonathon BrooksRB · 2024 · moved up from 52 to 46 with IND; gave 52 + 155 + 155Too early
Nic ScourtonEDGE · 2025 · moved up from 57 to 51 with DEN; gave 57 + 74 + 111 + 230Starter
Princely UmanmielenEDGE · 2025 · moved up from 85 to 77 with NWE; gave 85 + 146Too early
Do they draft athletes?
The Panthers draft about as athletic as the league (5.7 vs 5.9)
5.7average athletic scoreleague 5.9
25%tested 8.5 or betterleague 23%
Jaycee HornCB · 2021, pick 8 · athletic score 9.9Starter
Every pick
Every Panthers draft pick since 2012
2026 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | Monroe Freeling | OL | Too early |
| 2 | 49 | Lee Hunter | DL | Too early |
| 3 | 83 | Chris Brazzell II | WR | Too early |
| 4 | 129 | Will Lee | CB | Too early |
| 5 | 144 | Sam Hecht | OL | Too early |
| 5 | 151 | Zakee Wheatley | S | Too early |
| 7 | 227 | Jackson Kuwatch | LB | Too early |
2025 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Starter |
| 2 | 51 ↑ | Nic Scourton | EDGE | Starter |
| 3 | 77 ↑ | Princely Umanmielen | EDGE | Too early |
| 4 | 114 | Trevor Etienne | RB | Too early |
| 4 | 122 | Lathan Ransom | S | Too early |
| 5 | 140 | Cam Jackson | DL | Too early |
| 5 | 163 | Mitchell Evans | TE | Too early |
| 6 | 208 | Jimmy Horn | WR | Too early |
2024 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ↑ | Xavier Legette | WR | Starter |
| 2 | 46 ↑ | Jonathon Brooks | RB | Too early |
| 3 | 72 ↓ | Trevin Wallace | LB | Starter |
| 4 | 101 | Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Starter |
| 5 | 157 ↓ | Chau Smith-Wade | CB | Starter |
| 6 | 200 | Jaden Crumedy | DL | Too early |
| 7 | 240 ↓ | Michael Barrett | LB | Too early |
2023 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 ↑ | Bryce Young | QB | Starter |
| 2 | 39 | Jonathan Mingo | WR | Bust |
| 3 | 80 ↑ | DJ Johnson | EDGE | Bust |
| 4 | 114 | Chandler Zavala | OL | Backup |
| 5 | 145 | Jammie Robinson | CB | Active |
2022 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Ikem Ekwonu | OL | Starter |
| 3 | 94 ↑ | Matt Corral | QB | Bust |
| 4 | 120 ↑ | Brandon Smith | LB | Active |
| 6 | 189 | Amare Barno | EDGE | Active |
| 6 | 199 | Cade Mays | OL | Starter |
| 7 | 242 | Kalon Barnes | CB | Active |
2021 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Jaycee Horn | CB | Starter |
| 2 | 59 ↓ | Terrace Marshall Jr. | WR | Starter |
| 3 | 70 ↑ | Brady Christensen | OL | Starter |
| 3 | 83 ↓ | Tommy Tremble | TE | Starter |
| 4 | 126 ↓ | Chuba Hubbard | RB | Star |
| 5 | 158 ↓ | Daviyon Nixon | DL | Active |
| 5 | 166 ↓ | Keith Taylor | CB | Backup |
| 6 | 193 | Deonte Brown | OL | Active |
| 6 | 204 ↓ | Shi Smith | WR | Active |
| 6 | 222 | Thomas Fletcher | LS | Released |
| 7 | 232 ↓ | Phil Hoskins | DL | Active |
2020 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Derrick Brown | DL | Star |
| 2 | 38 | Yetur Gross-Matos | EDGE | Starter |
| 2 | 64 ↑ | Jeremy Chinn | S | Starter |
| 4 | 113 | Troy Pride Jr. | CB | Starter |
| 5 | 152 | Kenny Robinson Jr. | S | Active |
| 6 | 184 | Bravvion Roy | DL | Backup |
| 7 | 221 | Stantley Thomas-Oliver | CB | Active |
2019 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Brian Burns | EDGE | Star |
| 2 | 37 ↑ | Greg Little | OL | Bust |
| 3 | 100 | Will Grier | QB | Bust |
| 4 | 115 | Christian Miller | LB | Active |
| 5 | 154 | Jordan Scarlett | RB | Active |
| 6 | 212 ↓ | Dennis Daley | OL | Starter |
| 7 | 237 ↓ | Terry Godwin | WR | Active |
2018 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | D.J. Moore | WR | Star |
| 2 | 55 | Donte Jackson | CB | Starter |
| 3 | 85 | Rashaan Gaulden | CB | Bust |
| 4 | 101 ↓ | Ian Thomas | TE | Starter |
| 4 | 136 ↑ | Marquis Haynes | EDGE | Backup |
| 5 | 161 | Jermaine Carter Jr. | LB | Backup |
| 7 | 234 | Andre Smith | LB | Backup |
| 7 | 242 | Kendrick Norton | DL | Released |
2017 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | Star |
| 2 | 40 | Curtis Samuel | WR | Starter |
| 2 | 64 ↑ | Taylor Moton | OL | Star |
| 3 | 77 ↑ | Daeshon Hall | EDGE | Active |
| 5 | 152 | Corn Elder | CB | Backup |
| 6 | 192 | Alex Armah | RB | Backup |
| 7 | 233 | Harrison Butker | K | Backup |
2016 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Vernon Butler | DL | Star |
| 2 | 62 | James Bradberry | CB | Star |
| 3 | 77 ↑ | Daryl Worley | CB | Starter |
| 5 | 141 | Zack Sanchez | CB | Active |
| 7 | 252 | Beau Sandland | TE | Released |
2015 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Shaq Thompson | EDGE | Star |
| 2 | 41 ↑ | Devin Funchess | WR | Starter |
| 4 | 102 ↑ | Daryl Williams | OL | Starter |
| 5 | 169 | David Mayo | LB | Backup |
| 5 | 174 | Cameron Artis-Payne | RB | Backup |
2014 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | Kelvin Benjamin | WR | Starter |
| 2 | 60 | Kony Ealy | EDGE | Bust |
| 3 | 92 | Trai Turner | OL | Starter |
| 4 | 128 | Tre Boston | CB | Star |
| 5 | 148 ↑ | Bene Benwikere | CB | Backup |
| 6 | 204 | Tyler Gaffney | RB | Released |
2013 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Star Lotulelei | DL | Bust |
| 2 | 44 | Kawann Short | DL | Starter |
| 4 | 108 | Edmund Kugbila | OL | Released |
| 5 | 148 | A.J. Klein | LB | Backup |
| 6 | 182 | Kenjon Barner | RB | Backup |
2012 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Luke Kuechly | LB | Star |
| 2 | 40 | Amini Silatolu | OL | Bust |
| 4 | 103 ↑ | Frank Alexander | EDGE | Active |
| 4 | 104 | Joe Adams | WR | Active |
| 5 | 143 | Josh Norman | CB | Starter |
| 6 | 207 | Brad Nortman | P | Backup |
| 7 | 216 | D.J. Campbell | CB | Active |
↑ traded up for, ↓ came from trading down.
How it works: every pick is compared with what its draft slot usually produces. A hit beat the slot. A star had a season in the top 10% at his position. An early bust is a round 1 to 3 pick who never produced. The letter blends value over the slot, starters, stars and early busts. A best season counts only after 16 games, and the last two classes are still developing.
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