Take: A do-it-all off-ball linebacker with the diagnostic skills and athleticism to beat backs to the perimeter, drop into coverage and attack quarterbacks, Hill would have ranked among the best at his position in the 2025 draft, had he been eligible.

For the second consecutive draft, the Panthers took a receiver with the intent on giving Bryce Young another playmaker.

The Carolina Panthers used eight draft picks to upgrade their roster this past weekend. How were the incumbent members impacted by those moves? Some won, some lost. Take a look in our latest stock watch.