The Carolina Panthers haven't had a genuine pass-catching threat at tight end for a long time. In fact, it's been almost a decade since injuries started taking their toll on Greg Olsen after the 2016 season.

As the Carolina Panthers prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, the No. 8 overall pick presents an exciting opportunity to reshape their roster. After finishing the 2024 season with a 5-12 record, the team is looking to improve its defense and provide more weapons for quarterback Bryce Young.

It wouldn't shock a single person who follows the NFL closely if the Carolina Panthers picked a defensive player with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It would, however, be quite the surprise if it weren't Georgia LB Jalon Walker,