Is this the year the Panthers truly arrive? After a grit-and-grind 8-9 season and a home playoff game, Carolina is officially on the clock with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. In today's video, we break down why the "Keep Pounding" mantra is finally translating to wins and how Dan Morgan can use this draft class to turn the Panthers into perennial contenders.

We’re diving deep into:

• The Needs: Why Edge Rusher remains the #1 priority despite the emergence of Nic Scourton.

• The Offensive Weaponry: Could the Panthers go back-to-back on first-round pass catchers? We look at Oregon’s superstar TE Kenyon Sadiq and the "hometown hero" speedster KC Concepcion.

• The Defensive Core: With the middle of the defense looking thin, we analyze potential impact linebackers like CJ Allen (Georgia) and Sonny Styles (Ohio State).