After trading up from the ninth selection to have the first pick of the talent in the NFL Draft, it was first heavily reported that the Carolina Panthers were to select Ohio State's CJ Stroud, though it seems that may no longer be the case, with reports suggesting Anthony Richardson is still under consideration.
The Panthers are in need of finding their new franchise man after several failed attempts following Cam Newton's exit, with Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield all struggling as the starter.
After hiring new head coach in offensive-minded Frank Reich, the Panthers made it clear that they would be aggressive in their pursuit of their new man - quickly making the move up to the first pick. Throughout the draft process in the past four months, it has been routinely discussed that only two men would be considered by teams with the first pick - Stroud and Alabama's Bryce Young.
