Here, in 2023, the Carolina Panthers control the NFL draft. But in three years, could they be hosting it?
Well, it’s a possibility.
As reported by Joe Person of The Athletic on Thursday afternoon, just hours before the team officially hits the clock, the organization has expressed interest in holding a future draft. Person notes that the Panthers and the city of Charlotte have sent a five-person contingent to Kansas City this weekend as part of a “fact-finding trip.”
The group includes Alexandria Schmidt, the Panthers’ senior manager of brand marketing, and former team president Danny Morrison—who said the following to Person via a phone interview:
“We’re excited about being here in Kansas City and learning more about the draft and even better to be here when the Panthers are making the No. 1 selection.”
With Detroit hosting next year and Green Bay considered the favorite to land the festivities in 2025, Carolina could factor into the NFL’s plans in 2026.
