Panthers’ Game-Changer: Panthers Set to Pair Derrick Brown with 9-Sack DT, Creating Unstoppable Force
While their record may not indicate such, the Carolina Panthers potentially have a bright future in front of them. Bryce Young turned things up in the second half of the season, playing with the confidence that made him the No.1 overall pick in 2023. Due to Young’s emergence, the Panthers can put any quarterback talk on the back burner and focus on strengthening other areas of the roster.
They could look to add another young building block on defense, which is exactly what Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News did in his recent mock draft. Iyer had Carolina selecting Michigan’s Mason Graham with the No.6 pick.
Graham has solidified himself as the draft’s best defensive lineman. He had a career year for the Wolverines in 2024, totaling 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks. In three years at Michigan, Graham’s compiled nine sacks and has developed into a monster on the interior. The Panthers would have a formidable duo in the middle of their defensive line for years to come with this move.
