Take: A do-it-all off-ball linebacker with the diagnostic skills and athleticism to beat backs to the perimeter, drop into coverage and attack quarterbacks, Hill would have ranked among the best at his position in the 2025 draft, had he been eligible.

Just days after using the 8th pick in the draft on Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan, the Carolina Panthers added another talented wideout to the suddenly deep depth chart of weapons for quarterback Bryce Young.

For the second consecutive draft, the Panthers took a receiver with the intent on giving Bryce Young another playmaker.