The Panthers looked ahead and didn't think that those players would've impacted their offense as much as McMillan. Therefore, ...

The Carolina Panthers went with Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, shocking the NFL world.

If the Panthers went for defense on the first night of the 2025 draft, then the choice may have come down to these two players . . .

When the Atlanta Falcons selected Jalon Walker at No. 15, he became the highest defensive player selected by the team since 2015.