CHARLOTTE — The Panthers added another big body to the defensive line group Saturday.
With the 140th overall pick, they chose Florida defensive tackle Cam Jackson.
He's a massive nose tackle (6-foot-6, 330 pounds) with 34-inch arms.
They spent in free agency at the position, signing Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, and they're also getting Derrick Brown back from last year's season-ending knee injury.
Jackson gives them another huge presence at the position as they attempt to improve last year's run defense. They were last in the league in that category and allowed over 200 yards per game in each of the last six games.
View photos of defensive tackle Cam Jackson during his years at Florida, drafted by Carolina in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Florida defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) grabs the facemask of Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. No penalty was called. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (14) is sacked by Florida defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) is sacked by Florida edge George Gumbs Jr., bottom and defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz, left, looks for a receiver as defensive lineman Cam Jackson puts on pressure during the NCAA college football team's spring game, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) reacts after making a tackle against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) is tackled by Florida defensive back Sharif Denson (0) and defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) after rushing for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
