The stage was set on Thursday night for what seemed like an inevitable marriage between the Carolina Panthers and linebacker Jalon Walker. But unfortunately, someone got left at the altar. Despite being considered the heavy favorite for Carolina's first-round pick of the 2025 NFL draft,

The draft guru reported Tuesday on The McShay Show that Carolina "wants" Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker "but likes Mykel Williams a lot." McShay projected the Panthers to ultimately take Williams to improve their pass rush.

Therefore, with less than 36 hours before the draft arrives, Panthers insider Joe Person is sticking to his guns and predicting a Jalon Walker pick. He said he felt as if he'd wri