It’s going to be an interesting draft for the Carolina Panthers. Will they add another weapon for Bryce Young? And if they decide to make a deal, here is the Panthers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade.
When the No. 19 pick rolls around, the Panthers may have missed out on some nice weapons. So, they have three choices. Stand pat and take what comes. Trade up. Trade down.
And the best of those options is this perfect deal.
Panthers should trade up to add a better receiver
It’s not a bad thing to have Tetairoa McMillan as the No. 1 threat on the outside. But the problem is that the Panthers’ receiver room doesn’t evoke much excitement after McMillan. They have Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette, Jimmy Horn Jr., and others. Nothing fancy.
And if they stay at No. 19, they’re likely going to miss out on all of the big three: Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, and Makai Lemon. It doesn’t have to be a big trade. General Manager Dan Morgan and the Panthers just need to move up a few spots.
And their target should be Arizona State’s Tyson. He would make a great pairing with McMillan. Tyson’s injury history will likely make him slide out of the top 10. And once he gets within shouting distance, the Panthers should pounce.
And their team target could be the Ravens, who are widely believed to be eyeing an offensive lineman with their first pick. If the Ravens believe they can move down five spots and still find one of their guys, they might be willing to deal.
But what would the Panthers have to offer? Obviously, it starts with No. 19 overall. And then the Panthers will have to give up their second-round selection, which is No. 51 overall. Furthermore, the Panthers would need to send their fourth-round pick, which is No. 119 overall.
The Panthers should be able to get capital back for the Ravens. They should ask for the Ravens’ best fifth-round pick, which is No. 154. This would give the Panthers pick Nos. 154, 158, and 159.
Is it worth it to secure WR Jordyn Tyson?
Let’s look at what he offers, and what is the risk? First, Tyson has a noted injury history. And that can’t be ignored, according to The Athletic. Tyson missed 34 percent of his team’s games over the past four years because of various injuries.
“Tyson’s injury history is concerning, but on the field, he is a sleek, twitched-up athlete who can create his own separation and win outside his frame at the catch point,” Dan eBrugler wrote. “He projects as an NFL starter (inside or outside), with a skill set that reminds me of Stefon Diggs.”
Speed isn’t Tyson’s calling card, Brugler noted.
“Though he doesn’t have elite speed, Tyson is plenty fast, using quickness to avoid press and route acceleration to stress coverage,” Brugler wrote. “Despite having only average size and strength, he is competitive in a crowd and contorts his body to make ‘wow’ catches. Loosey-goosey route steps get him in trouble at times, and savvy NFL corners will learn his tricks.”
From another viewpoint, versatility matters, according to NFL.com.
“He’s added size and improved his route running over the last two years, showing he can align at all three receiver spots,” Lance Zierlein wrote. “He occasionally rushes the route but has the short-area quickness and contested-catch toughness to find chain-moving grabs in high-leverage moments.
“Scouts say he puts in the time to absorb knowledge and hone his craft. A history of injuries might explain inconsistent competitiveness as a run blocker in 2025. The wiring, versatility, and finishing talent point to a WR1 ceiling.”
And that would give the Panthers two WR1 players in their receiver room. Nice.
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