CHARLOTTE — The Panthers used their first overall pick on offense, but on Day 2, attention turned to defense.
With the No. 51 pick overall in the 2025 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers selected Nic Scourton, edge rusher out of Texas A&M.
Scourton adds talented and young depth to a unit that has needed an influx of both, a season after finishing tied for the third fewest sacks in the league, with 32 total. The club added Patrick Jones II this offseason.
The Timpson, Tex. native spent his first two years at Purdue, accumulating 72 tackles, 12 sacks, and two forced fumbles during that time. His final year saw Scourton head home to the Lone Star state. The Aggies were loaded in the front seven, but Scourton broke through with 37 tackles, 14 for loss (leading the team), five sacks, two pass break-ups, and a forced fumble.
View photos of edge Nic Scourton during his years at Texas A&M, drafted by Carolina in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) tries to shed the block of McNeese State offensive lineman Hayes Creel (75) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M's Nic Scourton (11) warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala.
Texas A&M's Nic Scourton (11) celebrates a defensive stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Texas A&M's Nic Scourton (11) warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Auburn's Izavion Miller (72) blocks Texas A&M's Nic Scourton (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) can't escape from Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) on third down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) breaks a tackle attempt behind the line of scrimmage by Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs away from Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) rushes during an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) pressures McNeese State quarterback Kamden Sixkiller (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
