The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and Dan Morgan and the Carolina Panthers were active! From securing the offensive line to adding explosive playmakers, the Panthers’ seven-man draft class is all about youth, competition, and "Keeping Pounding."

In this video, we break down every pick from our new franchise tackle Monroe Freeling (Georgia) to the "The Fridge" Lee Hunter and the late-round steal of Jackson Kuwatch. We’ll discuss how these rookies fit into Dave Canales’ scheme and whether the Panthers did enough to support Bryce Young and the defense.

2026 Carolina Panthers Draft Class:

• Rd 1, Pick 19: Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia)

  
  

• Rd 2, Pick 49: Lee Hunter (DT, Texas Tech)

  
  

• Rd 3, Pick 83: Chris Brazzell II (WR, Tennessee)

  
  

• Rd 4, Pick 129: Will "The Blanket" Lee III (CB, Iowa State)

  
  

• Rd 5, Pick 144: Sam Hecht (C, Kansas State)

  
  

• Rd 5, Pick 151: Zakee Wheatley (S, Penn State)

  
  

• Rd 7, Pick 227: Jackson Kuwatch (LB, Miami OH)

  
  

What’s your favorite pick of the draft? Let us know in the comments! #KeepPounding #Panthers #NFLDraft2026