CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers have selected 364 players in their 22-year history. Here’s a look at their best draft picks by position.
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Cam Newton, first round, 2011, Auburn. The first pick of the 2011 draft already is the team’s all-time leader in passing yards (21,772), third in rushing yards (3,566) and was the NFL MVP in 2015 after leading Carolina to the Super Bowl. The only other drafted quarterback who could have made this list was Kerry Collins (’95), and he wasn’t a consideration. Newton arguably is the best draft pick in team history.