Carolina Panthers 2023 NFL draft picks, depth chart, analysis
The 2023 NFL draft is over after three days in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. ESPN has pick-by-pick analysis of each of the Carolina Panthers’ selections:
No.1: (QB) Bryce Young, Alabama....The Panthers finally got it right. After three years of trying to salvage the careers of retread quarterbacks,
No.39: (WR) Jonathan Mingo, Ole Miss....The Panthers lost a physical receiver in Moore in the trade with Chicago for the No. 1 overall selection. They picked up one in Mingo
No.80: (LB) DJ Johnson, Oregon...He has the size and speed (4.49 40) Carolina wants coming off the edge as they transition from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defense
No.114: (G) Chandler Zavala, NC States...He is a polished run blocker, which fits the team’s plan to continue with the power running game it thrived on last season, while Young develops at quarterback.
No.145: (DB) Jammie Robinson, Florida State...Robinson fills a need for depth at safety, where Jeremy Chinn is expected to play more of a hybrid linebacker role than safety as Carolina transitions to the 3-4 scheme