In his first mock draft of the offseason, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein went out on a limb with the Panthers’ first-round pick.

Panthers make shocking addition of Tyler Warren in NFL Mock Draft. There are always stunning picks in the first round of the NFL Draft, like Michael Penix Jr. going eighth to the

The Panthers have nine picks, including the eighth overall selection. The Panthers have held the No. 8 pick four times previously — more than any other first-round spot — and used it on Tim Biakabutuka, Jordan Gross, Christian McCaffrey and Jaycee Horn.

Webb was a standout player at the Senior Bowl and projects as a potential starter. The Panthers—with Austin Corbett, Brady Christensen and Cade Mays all ticketed for free agency —may need a new center in 2025.

NFL analyst says the Panthers have one main option at defensive tackle in the draft. Several of the latest mock drafts have Mason Graham going seventh overall to the New York Jets