It’s been almost a decade now since the Carolina Panthers had a dominant tight end on their roster, or even an above-average starter, for that matter.
Greg Olsen’s injuries caught up to him around 2016, and the Panthers have been at the bottom of the league at this spot ever since.
There have been flashes from rookie Mitchell Evans out of Notre Dame, but the 2026 NFL draft represents a chance to really change the dynamic at this spot.
Enter Oregon star Kenyon Sadiq, who goes to the Panthers at No. 13 overall in a new seven-round mock draft from Pro Football Network.