Story byAnthony Rizzuti, Panthers WireSun, January 25, 2026 at 2:35 PM UTC·1 min readFantasy Life's Matthew Freedman has been the world's most accurate mock drafter since 2020. And through his first two projections of the 2026 NFL Draft, he's doubled down with one particular prospect for the Carolina Panthers. Freedman released his second one-round mock nearly a week ago, following Indiana's win in the national championship over Miami. As he did in his initial offering, he links the Panthers and the 19th overall pick to Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Carolina may be inclined to lean towards defense, with glaring needs at inside and outside linebacker, the offense is still lacking some firepower.