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ESPN went big for the Carolina Panthers in their latest 2025 mock draft.
This time, the worldwide leader enlisted the expertise of both Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates—who went pick for pick over three full rounds. Kiper Jr. started Carolina's haul with the obvious prospect at Pick No. 8, Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker:
Walker, the perceived frontrunner for the selection, played both off the edge and off the ball for the Bulldogs in 2024. He recorded a team-leading 6.5 sacks en route to capturing a first-team All-American selection and the Butkus Award.
The 6-foot-1, 243-pound frame of the Salisbury, N.C. native has raised questions about his fit as a pass rusher in the NFL. But Panthers president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan may have put that concern to bed on Tuesday when he told reporters that he views Walker as an outside linebacker in their defense—which mustered up a league-low 16.2-percent pressure rate this past season.
Yates, who fielded the odd picks in the mock, grabbed Carolina's next choice at No. 57—Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo:
One of those guys in a contract year is longtime starting right tackle Taylor Moton. The 6-foot-8, 316-pound Trapilo could serve as a depth piece in 2025 and a possible heir apparent to Moton, who turns 31 years old in August.
Kiper Jr. wrapped up the pull at No. 74, with Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams:
The Panthers also allowed a league-worst 179.8 rushing yards per game, nearly 40 more yards than the next closest unit. So even with free-agent signees Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III now in the fold, Carolina would benefit from some extra beef upfront in the two-time All-Big Ten member.
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Breaking down ESPN's 3-round mock for the Panthers
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This time, the worldwide leader enlisted the expertise of both Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates—who went pick for pick over three full rounds. Kiper Jr. started Carolina's haul with the obvious prospect at Pick No. 8, Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker:
Walker, the perceived frontrunner for the selection, played both off the edge and off the ball for the Bulldogs in 2024. He recorded a team-leading 6.5 sacks en route to capturing a first-team All-American selection and the Butkus Award.
The 6-foot-1, 243-pound frame of the Salisbury, N.C. native has raised questions about his fit as a pass rusher in the NFL. But Panthers president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan may have put that concern to bed on Tuesday when he told reporters that he views Walker as an outside linebacker in their defense—which mustered up a league-low 16.2-percent pressure rate this past season.
Yates, who fielded the odd picks in the mock, grabbed Carolina's next choice at No. 57—Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo:
One of those guys in a contract year is longtime starting right tackle Taylor Moton. The 6-foot-8, 316-pound Trapilo could serve as a depth piece in 2025 and a possible heir apparent to Moton, who turns 31 years old in August.
Kiper Jr. wrapped up the pull at No. 74, with Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams:
The Panthers also allowed a league-worst 179.8 rushing yards per game, nearly 40 more yards than the next closest unit. So even with free-agent signees Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III now in the fold, Carolina would benefit from some extra beef upfront in the two-time All-Big Ten member.
Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Breaking down ESPN's 3-round mock for the Panthers
Continue reading...
