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Draft Selections
Matthew Golden Head Shot
PICK: 25 RND: 1 (CAR)
Matthew Golden
WR Texas
Jihaad Campbell Head Shot
PICK: 44 RND: 2 (CAR)
Jihaad Campbell
LB Alabama
TreVeyon Henderson Head Shot
PICK: 57 RND: 2 (CAR)
TreVeyon Henderson
RB Ohio State
Bradyn Swinson Head Shot
PICK: 58 RND: 2 (CAR)
Bradyn Swinson
DE-EDGE LSU
Omarr Norman-Lott Head Shot
PICK: 74 RND: 3 (CAR)
Omarr Norman-Lott
DT Tennessee
Elijah Arroyo Head Shot
PICK: 89 RND: 3 (CAR)
Elijah Arroyo
TE Miami
Draft Picks Received
Matthew Golden Head Shot
PICK: 25 RND: 1 (HOU)
Matthew Golden
WR Texas
Jihaad Campbell Head Shot
PICK: 44 RND: 2 (DAL)
Jihaad Campbell
LB Alabama
Bradyn Swinson Head Shot
PICK: 58 RND: 2 (HOU)
Bradyn Swinson
DE-EDGE LSU
Elijah Arroyo Head Shot
PICK: 89 RND: 3 (HOU)
Elijah Arroyo
TE Miami
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: 114 RND: 4 (ARI)
TO PICK
 
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: 243 RND: 7 (HOU)
TO PICK
 
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 7 (HOU)
NEXT YEAR (2026)
 
Draft Picks Traded
Walter Nolen Head Shot
PICK: 8 RND: 1 (DAL)
Walter Nolen
DT Ole Miss
Players Gained
Head Shot
Caelen Carson
CB
Draft Grade — Panthers
Overall B+
ValueB NeedB+ TradesA+ FutureB-
The Panthers won the weekend at the trade table. Grade: B+.

The real work happened on the phones. The Panthers fleeced their trade partners, turning their picks into a noticeably bigger pile than they started with. It nets out to a B+, which feels about right.

For all the activity, cornerback went untouched, which is hard to explain. The Arroyo pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged.

A tidy weekend of work that should hold up just fine.

Pick Analysis
Pick25 Rnd1 Matthew Golden
In the 25th overall pick they get a go-to option on the outside, outstanding value to boot. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick44 Rnd2 Jihaad Campbell
A reasonable price with a little left over, Jihaad Campbell in pick 44. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick57 Rnd2 TreVeyon Henderson
No edge and no loss on TreVeyon Henderson in the Round 2 slot; it is a wash and a sensible one. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick58 Rnd2 Bradyn Swinson
By-the-book stuff, Bradyn Swinson at pick No. 58 squarely in line with his ranking. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick74 Rnd3 Omarr Norman-Lott
Omarr Norman-Lott at slot 74 nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick89 Rnd3 Elijah Arroyo
A slide stopped in the 89th pick, with Elijah Arroyo worth more than the price. It patches a soft spot without any drama.