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Panthers Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Carolina Panthers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 9, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | CAR | 3.07 | 5 |
| 2 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | CAR | 7.06 | 5 |
| 3 | Jonathon Brooks | RB | CAR | 8.05 | 5 |
| 4 | Jalen Coker | WR | CAR | 10.10 | 5 |
| 5 | Bryce Young | QB | CAR | 14.12 | 5 |
| 6 | Xavier Legette | WR | CAR | 16.11 | 5 |
Tetairoa McMillan
Tetairoa McMillan's current ADP is 3.07, which is the 7th pick of the 3rd round, and 31st selection overall.
Chuba Hubbard
Chuba Hubbard's current ADP is 7.06, which is the 6th pick of the 7th round, and 77th selection overall.
Jonathon Brooks
Jonathon Brooks's current ADP is 8.05, which is the 5th pick of the 8th round, and 88th selection overall.
Jalen Coker
Jalen Coker's current ADP is 10.10, which is the 10th pick of the 10th round, and 118th selection overall.
Bryce Young
Bryce Young's current ADP is 14.12, which is the 12th pick of the 14th round, and 168th selection overall.
Xavier Legette
Xavier Legette's current ADP is 16.11, which is the 11th pick of the 16th round, and 191st selection overall.
Carolina Panthers 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 2 | Away | Arizona Cardinals |
| 3 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 4 | Away | New England Patriots |
| 5 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
| 6 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 7 | Away | New York Jets |
| 8 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 9 | Away | Green Bay Packers |
| 10 | Home | New Orleans Saints |
| 11 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
| 12 | Away | San Francisco 49ers |
| 13 | Home | Los Angeles Rams |
| 15 | Away | New Orleans Saints |
| 16 | Home | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 17 | Home | Seattle Seahawks |
| 18 | Away | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Carolina Panthers News
Chuba Hubbard, Chuba Hubbard Listed as RB1 on Unofficial Depth Chart
On the Carolina Panthers' Week 1 unofficial 53-man depth chart, running back Chuba Hubbard is listed as the RB1 over Jonathon Brooks, according to Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer. As always, fantasy managers should not be reading too much into an unofficial depth chart before the start of the regular season. The 27-year-old Hubbard is the more experienced, longer-tenured RB on the Panthers' roster after rushing for 3,686 yards and 23 touchdowns in his five seasons in the NFL with the Panthers. The former fourth-rounder in 2021 from Oklahoma State broke out with 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns on 250 carries in 15 games in 2024, adding 43 catches for 171 yards and another score as a receiver, but Rico Dowdle took over the team's backfield last year, leaving Hubbard as a disappointment with only 511 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground in 15 regular-season games. Going into 2026, Hubbard's stock has fallen to that of an RB3/flex option, with Brooks having an opportunity to take over the backfield if he can finally stay healthy (he has already suffered two torn ACLs since being drafted in 2024). Behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league, Hubbard and Brooks may find running lanes hard to come by in 2026.
September 8, 2026 1:32 PM EST
Xavier Legette, Xavier Legette's WR3 Role Looks Much Safer
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has a clearer hold on the No. 3 role after Chris Brazzell II went down with a season-ending knee injury. Brazzell had looked good early in camp and was expected to have a role, but surgery on the LCL in his left knee ended his rookie year before it started. Legette is now listed with the first-team offense alongside Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, and Carolina held all three out of the preseason finale because their roster spots were secure. That matters after Legette slipped to 35 catches for 363 yards and three touchdowns last season. His own summer was encouraging, too. Dave Canales praised the work Legette put into the details of his game, and the former first-round pick was having a strong camp before a foot issue cost him some time late in August. He returned to practice on Sept. 1. McMillan and Coker remain ahead of him in the target pecking order, so the fantasy ceiling is still limited. The WR3 path, though, looks much cleaner than it did entering camp.
September 5, 2026 10:18 AM EST
Tetairoa McMillan, Tetairoa McMillan Set for More Versatile Usage in 2026?
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan could see more usage out of the slot in 2026, speculates ESPN's Mike Kaye. McMillan was used almost exclusively as an outside receiver as a rookie in 2025 and had plenty of success, recording 70 catches for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns on 122 targets across 17 games. However, Kaye writes that the Panthers have spoken about wanting to use McMillan's size and strength to get him more targets in the middle of the field in his second season. McMillan already projects to be the dominant target-earner in Carolina's offense, as he finished with nearly 60 more targets than any other Panthers pass-catcher in 2025. If he does indeed see more slot usage and an even larger target share in 2026, McMillan could emerge as a fantasy WR1.
Tetairoa McMillan player page.
September 5, 2026 7:41 AM EST
Jonathon Brooks, Jonathon Brooks' Stock Back on the Rise Amidst Improved Health Outlook
A second-round pick in 2024, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (undisclosed) has been limited by knee injuries to just three career games and nine career carries through his first two NFL seasons. The 23-year-old has also been working through an undisclosed injury that has prevented him from practicing in recent days, which is obviously a concern given his track record. However, Panthers coach Dave Canales recently said that the team is very optimistic that Brooks will be able to play in Week 1. Reporting throughout the summer also indicated that Brooks was impressive in training camp and that the team could be planning on him playing a significant role in their offense. While veteran running back Chuba Hubbard will likely open the year as Carolina's RB1, Brooks could be the higher-upside option of the two. As a mid-to-late round pick in most drafts, Brooks profiles as a high-risk, high-reward selection for fantasy managers.
September 5, 2026 7:30 AM EST
Bryce Young, Bryce Young is Working with New Play Caller
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will be working with a new play caller this upcoming season. Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik will be taking over the play-calling duties from Dave Canales, according to Mike Kaye of ESPN. Idzik is entering his third season as the OC in Carolina. Young recently described the new play calling as aggressive, so we'll see what that means during the regular season. Young completed eight of 11 passing attempts for 67 yards during the preseason. The Panthers are limited in terms of offensive weapons, but Tetairoa McMillan could be in for a big year.
September 3, 2026 5:51 PM EST
