The Carolina Panthers became the 13th team in NFL history to trade for the No. 1 overall pick ahead of the NFL Draft on Friday. And they gave up a significant portion of their future to do so.
While it was clear for months that the Bears were shopping the No. 1 pick, few teams have ever parted ways with as many future top picks as the Panthers to acquire the top selection. Plenty of teams have swung and missed on a No. 1 pick, but the added pressure of trading for the first player in the draft makes the process that much more difficult.
