Panthers' GM Dan Morgan Surprised by WR Chris Brazzell II's Third-Round Selection

The 2026 NFL Draft took an unexpected turn for the Carolina Panthers, particularly for general manager Dan Morgan. This revelation emerged during Tuesday night's episode of Panthers Blueprint, a documentary detailing the team's draft experience, which featured several surprising moments.

To Morgan's astonishment, wide receiver Chris Brazzell II fell to the third round, where the Panthers eagerly selected him with the 83rd overall pick. Morgan's reaction to this unexpected opportunity was reportedly as astonishing as the selection itself.

Brazzell, standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 198 pounds, is known for his impressive speed, clocked at 4.37 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Many experts had projected him to be a late first-round or early second-round draft pick. The first-team All-SEC athlete also brought significant college experience, having recorded 1,017 receiving yards and leading his conference with nine touchdowns while playing for the Tennessee Volunteers in 2025.

With the Panthers seeking to enhance their offensive explosiveness, Brazzell could quickly become a vital asset to the team, a development that likely would not take Morgan by surprise.

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