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The Carolina Panthers happily selected Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Who else did they like?

Starting quarterback Bryce Young is still getting disrespected in most QB power rankings despite his late-season surge that should at least put him in the top 15 starters around the league. Some analysts also think that the Panthers' defense is still the worst in the NFL right now despite landing serious upgrades in free agency and the draft.

The Carolina Panthers placed Jonathon Brooks on the PUP list, meaning he will miss the 2025 season with his ACL injury.

ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler dropped some key intel from the aftermath of the 2025 draft on Wednesday. He began his blurb on the Panthers with Walker, who was perceived to be the overwhelming favorite for the team's first-round pick nearly two weeks ago.

The Carolina Panthers picked Tetairoa McMillan eighth ... Of course, the Panthers, according to ESPN analyst Jeremy Fowler, were always a bit of a "moving target" with their draft choice.

NFL Draft in the books, the grades have been coming at a rapid pace. One of the trusted sources in the process is ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. who gave