The Dallas Cowboys were reportedly targeting wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan in the 2025 NFL draft before he was selected by the Carolina Panthers. According to ESPN's Todd Archer, the Cowboys were "prepared" to draft McMillan with the No. 12 overall pick before Carolina added him at No. 8.

Jackson joins Derrick Brown, A’Shawn Robinson, Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown on a completely revamped defensive line. With last year’s sixth-round pick Jaden Crumedy and former starting nose tackle Shy Tuttle competing to stick around, Jackson could end up pushing one or both of them off the roster.

And I do think this draft that the Panthers have had, this has been a great draft in terms of bringing in talented players from big programs,” said Obee, the Panthers’ Midwest area scout. “This whole process has been consistent,