Now that their 2024 season is over and their 2025 draft position is set, who will the Carolina Panthers be angling for with the eighth overall pick this April? Let's see what the experts think. Here's what the early mock drafts are saying about the Panthers and their first-round targets .

The Carolina Panthers will pick in the top 10 of the NFL Draft for the fifth time in six years. Another last-place finish in the NFC South will do that to you.

While it was a disappointing end to the 2024 season for the Carolina Panthers, they have plenty of momentum to carry into the offseason. They ended the year with a bang, defeating the rival Atlanta Falcons 44-38 in a thriller of a game.

The unit allowed the most points in NFL history in a single season (534), surpassing the 1981 Baltimore Colts. Last offseason, the Panthers prioritized surrounding second-year quarterback Bryce Young with weapons,

The Carolina Panthers won five games in 2024, and yet the franchise and fan base are excited about the future. Bryce Young’s play over the past ten games of the season has renewed hope in Carolina. Many folks blasted the franchise for sending WR Diontae Johnson to the Ravens in a trade,

There aren't a whole lot of units on the Carolina Panthers' roster that are relatively strong headed into the 2025 offsesason. On defense, the cornerback room is solid, assuming they want to bring back Mike Jackson - who shouldn't cost too much to re-sign.