Panthers' Mock Draft: Avieon Terrell & Max Iheanachor

0:00It's March 23rd. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Carolina Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan turned heads in free agency by landing two top defenders right at the start of the legal tampering. Window. He also brought back several key debt players from last season and snagged the market's best left tackle at a steal. Morgan shared with reporters that these moves positioned the team perfectly heading into the 2026 NFL draft. In the latest mock draft rejection, the Panthers trade back just a few spots with Philadelphia to land the 23rd overall pick plus an extra. Late round selection. They use it on Clemson Cornerback Avion Terrell, a smooth slot defender ready to start day one in adversity to the secondary. This addresses a glaring need after free agency, especially following their playoff loss where the secondary struggled without key players. Meanwhile, Morgan trades up in the second round from New York to grab Arizona State offensive

1:02tackle, Max Ihanakor, a massive athlete with huge, upside who could develop into a cornerstone on the line. Later rounds bring more targeted help, including Georgia Tide and Oscar Delt for dynamic receiving skills, a disruptive defensive lineman in Caleb. Proctor, center, Jager Burton to compete inside, inside linebacker Bryce Boetcher for depth behind Newstar Devon Lloyd and Speedy White Out Kendrick. Law as a potential big play threat. These picks build depth across the roster, while filling specific gaps, giving the Panthers a strong foundation as they gear up for next season.