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North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu takes selfies with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers turn to defense, speed on final day of the draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers select OT 'Ickey' Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 28, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

FILE - Malik Willis, center, talks with Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during Liberty football Pro Day in Lynchburg, Va., Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Carolina is likely to have its choice of the top three quarterbacks in the draft at No. 6 — Liberty’s Malik Willis, Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Mississippi’s Matt Corral — but there is plenty of debate as to whether any of them are worthy of being top 10 picks. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner)
Panthers have glaring needs at QB, OT entering NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) tries to intercept a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tepper, Panthers a long way off from sustained success

By Steve Reed Jan. 03, 2022 04:36 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Huge draft day decision on horizon for Panthers: QB or OT?

By Steve Reed Dec. 13, 2021 01:06 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Time long overdue for Panthers to invest in offensive line

By Steve Reed Oct. 11, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney speaks to the media in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in advance of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers could turn to offensive, defensive line in draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 18, 2019 02:21 PM EDT