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Carolina Panthers steal the first round talent the rest of the NFL overlooked in round two of the 2025 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers surprised many people when they selected All-American wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with their first round pick at eighth overall on Thursday. Most believed the team would try and fix their league worst scoring defense right out of the gate, but they did not.

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Princely Umanmielen: Team fit and projections

Double dipping at edge doesn't mean they have taken two of the same player It turns out the Carolina Panthers weren’t done adding to the Edge group on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up with the New England Patriots for a second time to select Princely Umanmielen out of Ole Miss with the 77th overall pick.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

Scouting report for Carolina Panthers’ third-round pick, edge Princely Umanmielen

First things first. The Carolina Panthers used the eighth overall pick in this draft to select wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan from the University of Arizona.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

Panthers GM Dan Morgan gives cryptic answer when asked about trading Jadeveon Clowney

The Carolina Panthers traded up for Nic Scourton in the second round. Then, they traded up again in the third round and double-dipped at edge rusher by taking Princely Umanmielen.

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Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / April 25

The Panthers traded up to the 77th pick to select Princely Umanmielen

Carolina double dips at edge The Carolina Panthers have sent picks 85 and 146 to the New England Patriots to select Princely Umanmielen, edge from Ole Miss, with the 77th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

Panthers stay aggressive with surprising trade up for Princely Umanmielen

For the second time in a matter of hours, the Carolina Panthers traded up. This time, it was in the third round and they selected Ole Miss' Princely Umanmielen, another edge rusher.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Panthers acquire 77th pick from Patriots, select Princely Umanmielen

The Panthers traded up with the Patriots to acquire the 77th overall pick.

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Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / April 25

Carolina Panthers select Princely Umanmielen in third round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers have selected Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen with the No. 77 pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He had a career year in his lone season with the Rebels in 2024 and will hope to carry that over with him to the pros.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

Scouting report for Carolina Panthers’ second-round pick edge rusher Nic Scourton

Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan may have surprised some people on the opening night of the NFL draft. Despite a defense that was the worst in the league in 2024, he used the eighth overall pick to select University of Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

2025 NFL draft: Panthers earn high marks from SI for Nic Scourton pick

The Carolina Panthers moved up six picks in the draft to be able to pick Nic Scourton, Texas A&M edge rusher. Moving up is a precarious game, as it's difficult to get the value for the package you're giving up.

Brandon Graham News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

Panthers' newest pass rusher shares key change to play more like Brandon Graham

After a small trade-up, the Carolina Panthers selected Texas A&M edge rusher Nic Scourton. With the 51st pick, they put an end to the burning question of when they'd actually address the glaring hole at edge rusher.

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / April 25

Nic Scourton: Team fit and projections

How does Carolina’s new edge defender fit on their defense After addressing the need for an alpha receiver in round one, the Carolina Panthers move up with the Denver Broncos to select one of the youngest players in the entire draft class, Nic Scourton from Texas A&M.

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / April 25

Carolina Panthers select Nic Scourton with the 51st overall pick

The Panthers add some much needed depth on the edge in the second round. The Carolina Panthers traded up to the 51st overall pick to select edge Nic Scourton out of Texas A&M.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Carolina Panthers trade up for Texas A&M's Nic Scourton in 2nd round of 2025 NFL Draft

In a bold Day 2 move, the Carolina Panthers continued their aggressive draft strategy by trading up to No. 51 overall to select Texas A&M defensive end Nic Scourton—just minutes after whispers around the league suggested they weren’t done adding firepower.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

Panthers set the edge for the future after trading up for Nic Scourton

The Carolina Panthers traded up in the second round to select Nic Scourton, the edge rusher from Texas A&M. Some mock drafts had Scourton going much earlier than this, though the Panthers did opt to pass on Mike Green, Jordan Burch, and some other edge rushers.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / April 25

2025 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Panthers second round pick Nic Scourton

The contract details have been revealed Nic Scourton for who was selected by Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Per Spotrac, is expected to sign a four-year contract for $8,806,818 with a signing bonus of $2,899,504.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

2025 NFL draft: Panthers trade up for Texas A&M EDGE Nic Scourton at No. 51 overall

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan didn't want to sit around and wait until pick No. 57, so he struck a deal with the Denver Broncos to move up six spots to select Texas A&M pass rusher Nic Scourton.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / April 25

Carolina Panthers select Nic Scourton in second round of 2025 NFL Draft

Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton has been selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was taken with the No.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Broncos trade No. 51 to Panthers in eight-pick swap

After entertaining trade-down options in Round 1, the Broncos stayed at No. 20. They are, however, moving down Friday night.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 25

Did Panthers' NFL draft move spell the end for one player in Carolina?

The Carolina Panthers decided to select wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick of the NFL draft, which came as a surprise to many who expected the Panthers to go defense.

Bryce Young pushed for Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan selection

Many expected the Panthers to explore trading down during last night’s opening round. Failing that, a defensive addition was seen as a logical target. Wideout Tetairoa McMillan emerged as a name to watch, however, and the Arizona wideout was taken with the No.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / April 24