Carolina had the first overall pick in their inaugural season, but traded the pick to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 5th and 36th overall selection. The Panthers have twice selected a Miami Hurricanes player in the first round: linebackers Dan Morgan in 2001 and Jon Beason in 2007.
Carolina had the initial selection in their inaugural year, but swapped it with the Cincinnati Bengals for the 5th and 36th positions. The Panthers have selected two Miami Hurricanes players in the first round: linebackers Dan Morgan in 2001 and Jon Beason in 2007.