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Getting To Know The Carolina Panthers 2025 Draft Class: Is Tetairoa McMillan the immediate WR1?

05/12/25 • 32 min

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Can the Carolina Panthers new draft picks redefine their offensive strategy? With the addition of wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan from the Arizona Wildcats and tight end Mitchell Evans from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Panthers are poised for a potential transformation. These promising talents bring a fresh dynamic to the team, sparking excitement among fans and analysts alike.

Explore the impressive college careers of McMillan and Evans, as experts Damon Fairall and Tyler Wojciak provide insights into their skills and potential impact. Discover how McMillan's loyalty and performance at Arizona set him apart, while Evans' versatility and recovery from injury position him as a key player. The discussion also touches on expectations for their rookie seasons and how they might influence the Panthers' game plan.

Tune in to uncover how these draft picks could shape the Panthers future and redefine their path to success.

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Friday Mailbag: Is it time for the Carolina Panthers to sign Ickey Ekwonu to a long-term extension?

The Carolina Panthers recently opted to exercise the fifth-year option in former first-round LT Ickey Ekwonu's contract. This option will keep Ekwonu around until at least the 2026 season, and it signifies that Carolina has finally found its franchise left tackle. Recently, former first-round tackles Christian Darrisaw and Andrew Thomas have received their fifth-year options and contract extensions in the same offseason. Will Carolina choose to do the same with Ekwonu or wait until the following offseason as they did with Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn?

The Panthers surprised many on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with the 8th overall pick. McMillan now joins a wide receiver room lacking a clear-cut No. 1 option. Last season, Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, and Malik Nabers all had varying degrees of success as top 10 picks during their rookie seasons. Based on their performances, what are reasonable expectations for McMillan during his debut season in Carolina?

The Panthers waited until the fourth round to address their need at safety by selecting Ohio State's Lathan Ransom. Since then, there have been questions about how Ransom fits with free agent signing Trevon Moehrig. Is it possible that the two fit together better than what people originally thought?

Julian Council answers these listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.

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