The Carolina Panthers will either pick seventh or eighth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft pending the results of the currently ongoing Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions game. The Panthers are tied with the New York Jets with a 5-12 record. The NFL’s lengthy tie-breaking procedures specify that this tie will be broken by each team’s strength of schedule. The team who had the easier schedule will get the higher draft pick.
The Jets strength of schedule for the 2024 season is measured as a 0.497 while the Panthers currently grade out as a 0.