It proved to be a defense-heavy NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers The franchise became the first in history to use every selection on the defensive side of the ball, which was welcome given their concerning lack of depth in this particular area.
They invested a lot on offense in free agency on the likes of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and wide receiver Robby Anderson. The new arrivals did not stop after the draft, with Carolina bringing in a total of 17 undrafted free agents to compete for a place on the roster.