Carolina made the move of the offseason by trading for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The team clearly wants to get a potential franchise quarterback after a 7-10 season in which they missed the playoffs. Here’s what you need to know about the Carolina Panthers’ draft picks for the 2023 NFL Draft.
List of Carolina Panthers Draft Picks in the 2023 NFL Draft
The Panthers have a total of six selections in the 2023 NFL Draft, including the No. 1 pick. They don’t have a pick in the sixth or seventh round of the draft.
Here’s a complete list of the Panthers’ draft picks for 2023.
– 1st Round: 1st overall (from Chicago Bears)
– 2nd Round: 39th overall
– 3rd Round: 93rd overall (from San Francisco 49ers)
– 4th Round: 114th overall
– 4th Round: 132nd overall (from San Francisco 49ers)
– 5th Round: 145th overall
The Panthers traded away their ninth overall selection, the 61st pick, a 2024 first-rounder, a 2025 second-rounder, and wide receiver DJ Moore to get the number one pick from the Bears.
The Panthers were able to add draft picks by trading running back Christian McCaffrey before the trade deadline. One of the picks ended up being traded to the New England Patriots.
Carolina Panthers 2023 NFL Mock Draft and Team Needs
It seems pretty clear Carolina moved up to No. 1 to get a franchise QB in either Bryce Young or CJ Stroud. The team drafted Matt Corral in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but he missed the entire year with an injury. Regardless, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer made the big move in the draft to get a quarterback.
Most mock drafts have the Panthers’ 2023 draft picks starting with C.J. Stroud from Ohio State. Bryce Young could sneak ahead of him and go as the top pick after a fantastic career at Alabama. New head coach Frank Reich will likely have a rookie starting the 2023 season under center.
In the second and third rounds, the team could add a wide receiver such as Josh Downs from North Carolina to give its new quarterback a solid option on the outside. Also, edge rusher Byron Young from Tennessee could be worth a look as a third or fourth-rounder.
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place over three days in April in Kansas City, Missouri. The First Round picks will begin on April 27th and will be aired live on both NFL Network and ESPN at 8 p.m. ET.
The second and third rounds will take place on April 28th at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the final rounds on April 29th at noon ET. Fans of football can look forward to an exhilarating experience as teams choose their picks and add new talent to their rosters.
Carolina Panthers Draft Picks 2023 FAQs
The 2023 NFL Draft weekend takes place on April 27-29. The event runs from Thursday to Saturday. It begins with the first round on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. This year, it’s located in Kansas City, Missouri at Union Station. Fans from all over the country go to one of the NFL’s biggest events.
The Panthers have six picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. They will pick first overall and don’t have a selection in the seventh round. Two of their picks come via the 49ers.
A blockbuster trade helped the Panthers score the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The team traded its ninth overall pick, WR DJ Moore, and more picks to move up to the top of the draft.