Carolina Panthers NFL Draft history: Wide receivers review

Panthers NFL Draft history: Wide receivers review

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 15: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

2001-2006

2001: Arguably the best draft selection in Carolina Panther history, drafted in the 3rd round with the 73rd pick Steve Smith began his campaign into Canton. He went on to five Pro Bowls and in 2005 he became the fifteenth player to take home the triple crown (most receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns). He finished his career 7th all time in all-purpose yards and receiving yards, 12th in receptions, and 25th in touchdown receptions.

2002: No wide receiver draft selections

2003: Walter Young never caught a pass as a Carolina Panther.

2004: Keary Colbert set the rookie record for receiving yards until it was broken in 2014. Drew Carter finished with his first year with a 20.6 yard per reception record but never amounted to much more.

2005 – 2006: No wide receivers draft selections

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