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Carolina Panthers 2027 draft picks8 picks, the first at No. 19
3-5 · if the season ended today, after Week 10
| Pick | Round | Our mock pick | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Round 1 |  Carter SmithOT, Indiana | – |
| 51 | Round 2 |  Rasheem BilesLB, Texas | – |
| 83 | Round 3 |  Tavion GadsonIDL, Kentucky | – |
| 115 | Round 4 |  Marquise LightfootEDGE, Miami | – |
| 121 | Round 4via Vikings |  Zach LutmerS, Iowa | – |
| 179 | Round 6 |  Justice HaynesRB, Georgia Tech | – |
| 198 | Round 7via Jets | JCJerome Carter IIIS, Clemson | – |
| 211 | Round 7 |  Elliot Washington IICB, Clemson | – |
How many picks do the Panthers have in the 2027 NFL draft?
The Panthers hold 8 picks in the 2027 NFL draft: 1 in round 1, 1 in round 2, 1 in round 3, 2 in round 4, 1 in round 6 and 2 in round 7. 2 of them came from other teams in trades, and 1 of their own picks now belong to someone else. Compensatory picks are added in March, after free agency.
Where will the Panthers pick in the first round?
No. 19 if the season ended today (their own pick). Our forecast for where it lands: 6 to 25, most likely 12.
Pick the Panthers' games and watch it move →The Panthers make the playoffs in 24% of our 3,000 simulated seasons, and a playoff team cannot pick before 19th.
Play out the playoff race →What do the Panthers need in the 2027 NFL draft?
Interior offensive line is the Panthers' biggest need, then defensive tackle and safety.
- 1Interior offensive lineBest on our board: Kade Pieper (Iowa), Greg Johnson (Minnesota), Austin Siereveld (Ohio State)
- 2Defensive tackleOur mock: Tavion Gadson at No. 83Best on our board: Will Echoles (Ole Miss), A'Mauri Washington (Oregon), Xavier Gilliam (Tennessee)
- 3SafetyOur mock: Zach Lutmer at No. 121Best on our board: KJ Bolden (Georgia), Tae Johnson (Notre Dame), Koi Perich (Oregon)
- 4Edge rusherOur mock: Marquise Lightfoot at No. 115Best on our board: Colin Simmons (Texas), Dylan Stewart (South Carolina), Matayo Uiagalelei (Oregon)
- 5CornerbackOur mock: Elliot Washington II at No. 211Best on our board: Leonard Moore (Notre Dame), Ashton Hampton (Clemson), Ellis Robinson IV (Georgia)
Needs are read off each roster and this season's play, and are the same list our Panthers mock draft simulator drafts against.
Which 2027 picks have the Panthers traded away?
1 of the Panthers' own 2027 picks belong to other teams: round 5 (No. 147) to the Vikings.
| Pick | Round | Now held by |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | Round 5 |  Minnesota Vikings |
Who do the Panthers still play?
The Panthers are 3-5 with 9 games left. Every result moves the picks tied to their record: a loss moves them up the order, a win moves them back.
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