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DRAFT SHUFFLE: Carolina Panthers LAND Will Lee, Sam Hecht, and Zakee Wheatley, Addressing Key NEEDS on Day 3
Carolina Panthers reload in the 2026 NFL Draft, filling critical needs on both sides of the ball. Can rookies like Will "The Blanket" Lee and Sam Hecht continue the turnaround in Charlotte?
Julian Council breaks down the Panthers’ bold draft-day moves, including savvy trades, the addition of dynamic cornerback Will Lee, and a long-awaited injection of youth at center with Kansas State’s Sam Hecht. The analysis covers Zakee Wheatley’s arrival at safety and the search for a true nickel corner. Find out how Dan Morgan’s aggressive board maneuvers and Dave Canales’ system might fast-track…
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