Panthers Day 3 Mock Draft: Dan Morgan rounds out the 2026 class with four more selections that include a top-ranked center

The Carolina Panthers enter into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with four more selections to continue rounding out an already impressive rookie haul led by general manager Dan Morgan.

The Carolina Panthers have had a very underrated draft haul through the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft coming away with offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, defensive tackle Lee Hunter, and wide receiver Chris Brazzell II.

It’s a really solid start by general manager Dan Morgan and things will hopefully continue on Day 3 with the Panthers in current possession of three more selections before the draft is all said and done.

Morgan hinted back on Thursday night to expect another offensive lineman to join the team and the Panthers still haven’t addressed the secondary. So, let’s hit those positions and more in this Day 3 mock draft.

Day 3 mock draft for the Carolina Panthers

Round 4, pick 119: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State

Ideally, I’d like to see the Panthers add a top remaining defensive back here in say Keionte Scott, Jalon Kilgore, or Jadon Canady. All of those options were off the board in the simulation I ran, so I pivoted to my top ranked center on the board in Sam Hecht.

Two centers (Logan Jones and Jake Slaughter) went off the board on Day 2, so we could see the center run continue into the fourth-round. The Panthers already added one center this offseason in Luke Fortner, but Hecht could be a long-term starter for this offense and compete for the starting job immediately.

Round 5, pick 158: Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech

The cornerback position really thinned out going into the fifth-round, but Ahmari Harvey is an intriguing name. Given his size, Harvey will be best suited in the nickel role and can compete against Chau Smith-Wade for the starting job.

He plays with great effort as a run defender but puts his body on the line to make a tackle. A risky gamble but with limited options it’s worth seeing what he can bring.

Round 6, pick 196: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan

Linebacker did not fall in Carolina’s favor in the second-round of the draft. As things stand, I still see Morgan adding another piece to the room on Saturday to pair with Devin Lloyd and .