Carolina Panthers players who were first-round picks
69 players
69 first-round picks have played for the Carolina Panthers. On a roster now: Shaq Thompson, Derrick Brown, Jaycee Horn, Christian McCaffrey, and Brian Burns.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaq Thompson | LB | 2015–2024 | 2015 · No. 25 · CAR |
| Cam Newton | QB | 2011–2021 | 2011 · No. 1 · CAR |
| Jonathan Stewart | RB | 2008–2017 | 2008 · No. 13 · CAR |
| Julius Peppers | DE | 2002–2018 | 2002 · No. 2 · CAR |
| Greg Olsen | TE | 2011–2019 | 2007 · No. 31 · CHI |
| DeAngelo Williams | RB | 2006–2014 | 2006 · No. 27 · CAR |
| Chris Gamble | CB | 2004–2012 | 2004 · No. 28 · CAR |
| Luke Kuechly | LB | 2012–2019 | 2012 · No. 9 · CAR |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2020–2026 | 2020 · No. 7 · CAR |
| Jon Beason | LB | 2007–2013 | 2007 · No. 25 · CAR |
| Jordan Gross | OT | 2003–2013 | 2003 · No. 8 · CAR |
| Dan Morgan | LB | 2001–2007 | 2001 · No. 11 · CAR |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2021–2026 | 2021 · No. 8 · CAR |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | 2017–2022 | 2017 · No. 8 · CAR |
| Tim Biakabutuka | RB | 1996–2001 | 1996 · No. 8 · CAR |
| Brian Burns | LB | 2019–2023 | 2019 · No. 16 · CAR |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2018–2022 | 2018 · No. 24 · CAR |
| Star Lotulelei | DT | 2013–2017 | 2013 · No. 14 · CAR |
| Sean Gilbert | DT | 1998–2002 | 1992 · No. 3 · LOS |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 1 · CAR |
| Damione Lewis | DT | 2006–2009 | 2001 · No. 12 · STL |
| Jason Peter | DE | 1998–2001 | 1998 · No. 14 · CAR |
| Kerry Collins | QB | 1995–1998 | 1995 · No. 5 · CAR |
| Mark Carrier | WR | 1995–1998 | 1990 · No. 6 · CHI |
| Lamar Lathon | LB | 1995–1998 | 1990 · No. 15 · HOU |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 32 · CAR |
| Ikem Ekwonu | OT | 2022–2025 | 2022 · No. 6 · CAR |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 2021–2023 | 2020 · No. 9 · JAX |
| Kelvin Benjamin | WR | 2014–2017 | 2014 · No. 28 · CAR |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | WR | 2013–2016 | 2007 · No. 9 · MIA |
| Tyler Brayton | DE | 2008–2010 | 2003 · No. 32 · OAK |
| Rae Carruth | WR | 1997–1999 | 1997 · No. 27 · CAR |
| Tyrone Poole | CB | 1995–1997 | 1995 · No. 22 · CAR |
| Todd Steussie | OG | 2001–2003 | 1994 · No. 19 · MIN |
| William Floyd | FB | 1998–2000 | 1994 · No. 28 · SF |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 8 · CAR |
| Isaiah Simmons | S | 2025–2026 | 2020 · No. 8 · ARI |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2021–2022 | 2018 · No. 3 · NYJ |
| Eric Reid | S | 2018–2019 | 2013 · No. 18 · SF |
| Dontari Poe | DT | 2018–2019 | 2012 · No. 11 · KC |
| Jeff Otah | OT | 2008–2009 | 2008 · No. 19 · CAR |
| Rashard Anderson | CB | 2000–2001 | 2000 · No. 23 · CAR |
| Mark Fields | LB | 2002–2004 | 1995 · No. 13 · NO |
| Kenny Pickett | QB | 2026 | 2022 · No. 20 · PIT |
| Devin Lloyd | LB | 2026 | 2022 · No. 27 · JAX |
| Jaelan Phillips | LB | 2026 | 2021 · No. 18 · MIA |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2022 | 2018 · No. 1 · CLE |
| Haason Reddick | LB | 2021 | 2017 · No. 13 · ARI |
| Eli Apple | CB | 2020 | 2016 · No. 10 · NYG |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DE | 2024 | 2014 · No. 1 · HOU |
| Matt Kalil | OT | 2017 | 2012 · No. 4 · MIN |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 2021 | 2012 · No. 10 · BUF |
| Bruce Irvin | LB | 2019 | 2012 · No. 15 · SEA |
| Gerald McCoy | DT | 2019 | 2010 · No. 3 · TB |
| Antoine Cason | CB | 2014 | 2008 · No. 27 · SD |
| Michael Griffin | S | 2016 | 2007 · No. 19 · TEN |
| David Carr | QB | 2007 | 2002 · No. 1 · HOU |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | 2011 | 2002 · No. 14 · NYG |
| Rod Gardner | WR | 2005 | 2001 · No. 15 · WSH |
| Travis Taylor | WR | 2007 | 2000 · No. 10 · BAL |
| Shaun Williams | SS | 2006 | 1998 · No. 24 · NYG |
| Kevin Dyson | WR | 2003 | 1998 · No. 16 · TEN |
| Keyshawn Johnson | WR | 2006 | 1996 · No. 1 · NYJ |
| Eric Swann | DE | 2000 | 1991 · No. 6 · PHO |
| Blair Thomas | RB | 1995 | 1990 · No. 2 · NYJ |
| Renaldo Turnbull | LB | 1997 | 1990 · No. 14 · NO |
| Eric Metcalf | WR | 1999 | 1989 · No. 13 · CLE |
| Vinny Testaverde | QB | 2007 | 1987 · No. 1 · TB |
| Duane Bickett | LB | 1996 | 1985 · No. 5 · IND |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.