As the 2025 NFL draft approaches, with the first round set to begin on April 24 in Green Bay, teams are busy assessing their lists of potential picks. The Carolina Panthers remain focused on positions of need, preparing for how they might navigate their nine selections in the draft. These include the eighth and fifty-seventh overall picks, received from the Rams, among others.
For the tight end position, the Panthers have largely retained their lineup, re-signing Tommy Tremble, and continuing with Ja’Tavion Sanders, Jordan Matthews, and Dominique Dafney. The team has also added Colin Granger, known for his basketball background, for the upcoming season.
Several tight end prospects are under scrutiny for the 2025 draft. Tyler Warren from Penn State is considered one of this class’s standout tight ends. At 6-5 and 256 pounds, Warren has demonstrated outstanding playmaking abilities, with his collegiate performance highlighted by winning the John Mackey Award and finishing seventh in Heisman voting.
Michigan’s Colston Loveland is recognized for his receiving skills, although challenges with blocking could impact his draft evaluation. At 6-5 and 245 pounds, he had a distinguished season despite some time lost to injury.
Elijah Arroyo from Miami presents another valuable addition. Although overshadowed by other top prospects, his receiving stats in 2024 demonstrate his potential contribution to a team.
Mason Taylor of LSU and Gunnar Helm out of Texas are similarly promising. Taylor set records at LSU and is linked to NFL greats, while Helm’s final college season marked a personal best in receptions.
Mitchell Evans of Notre Dame, Jackson Hawes from Georgia Tech, and Iowa’s Luke Lachey round out this group of tight ends. Each displays a mix of receiving talent and blocking prowess, attributes expected to aid their transition to professional play.
This overview provides a glimpse into the possible options for the Panthers as the draft date nears, with decisions informed by players’ abilities and career potentials.
