Panthers’ 2026 undrafted free-agent tracker: Seven rookies reach reported deal
The Carolina Panthers enhanced their roster with seven draft picks this weekend. But there’s still work to be done heading into rookie minicamp next month.
The Panthers will now turn their attention to undrafted free agency. Several talented prospects remain on the open market, and Carolina will look to take advantage with quick contract agreements and minicamp invites.
The Charlotte Observer is tracking all the movement on the undrafted market below with live updates:
Check back throughout the weekend for more updates on the undrafted free-agent group.
Undrafted free-agent report tracker:
- Georgia Tech QB Haynes King (per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero)
- Duke DT Aaron Hall (per Jordan Schultz)
- SMU DE/OLB Isaiah Smith (per Dallas Morning News’ Joseph Hoyt)
- Rutgers CB Cam Miller (per Rutgers Football)
- Texas DB Jaylin Guilbeau (per Texas Football)
- Notre Dame CB DeVonta Smith (per Notre Dame Football)
- Baylor WR Kobe Prentice (per his agency)
The Panthers’ 2026 NFL Draft class
- First round: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (19th overall)
- Second round: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech (49th overall)
- Third round: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee (83rd overall)
- Fourth round: Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M (129th overall)
- Fifth round: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State (144th overall); Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State (151st overall)
- Seventh round: Jackson Kuwatch, LB, Miami (OH) (227th overall)
Notable Panthers’ undrafted additions under GM Dan Morgan
- K Ryan Fitzgerald (2025)
- CB Corey Thornton (2025)
- LB Bam Martin-Scott (2025)
- WR Jalen Coker (2024)
- DB Demani Richardson (2024)
This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM.
Mike Kaye
The Charlotte Observer