Georgia Bulldogs star edge rusher Mykel Williams is receiving "real interest" from the Carolina Panthers, according to Joe Person of the Athletic. Williams is a projected first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The Panthers could be a landing spot for Williams in the first-round of April's draft.
The Panthers added several quality players in NFL free agency, such as safety Trevor Moerhig and defensive linemen Treshawn Wharton and Bobby Brown. However, Carolina didn't fully address their weakness at edge rusher, and they could with the No. 8 overall pick.