"With the eighth pick in the NFL Draft…"
Barring a trade, the 2017 version of that announcement will include "the Carolina Panthers select," marking the third time in franchise history the team has picked in that spot. Carolina cashed in with longtime left tackle Jordan Gross in the 2003 draft, seven years after netting talented but injury-plagued running back Tim Biakabutuka.
Six Hall of Famers have been chosen at No. 8 over the years, but none since the Panthers came into existence. The 1981 and 1982 drafts both produced Hall of Famers from that draft spot – safety Ronnie Lott followed by guard Mike Munchak.