Panthers target pass rush with Day 2 picks in NFL Draft, meeting fans' expectations

Panthers target pass rush with Day 2 picks in NFL Draft, meeting fans' expectations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Panthers addressed a glaring need Friday, selected two edge rushers out of the SEC in the second day of the NFL Draft.  First, Carolina moved up to select Nic Scourton, an edge rusher out of Texas A&M, with the 51st pick. At 6-foot-4 and only 20 years old he accumulated 17 sacks across three years between the Aggies last fall and two years at Purdue.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Queen Ci…

Carolina Panthers trade up to select EDGE Nic Scourton - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers traded up six spots in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select edge rusher Nic Scourton out of Texas A&M. Dan adds to the defense@budlight | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/kawlwXd6rr — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 26, 2025 The Panthers were originally slated to pick at No. 57, but completed a trade package with the Denver Broncos to move up to No. 51. In the trade, the Panthers also received a …

Edge rusher Nic Scourton taken 51st overall by Carolina Panthers in NFL Draft

After three spectacular collegiate seasons, junior edge rusher Nic Scourton was selected 51st overall in the second round of the NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 257-pound Bryan native etched his name as one of the country’s best defensive lineman in his tenure at both Purdue and Texas A&M.  In his first year with the Boilermakers in 2022, Scourton had 22 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in 10 games. Scourton improved in his second year in 2023, r…