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Here are the best Carolina Panthers of all time, ranked from best to worst by the Ranker community. This list includes the greatest football players who have played for the Carolina Panthers. Formed in 1995 with their expansion brothers, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Panthers have been one of the most up-and-down NFL franchises during their existence. The early Panthers teams were some of the best in football. Carolina reached the NFC Championship Game in only its second year and had some of the best linebackers in the league on that team. Franchise icons like Sam Mills, Kevin Greene, and Lamar Lathon were part of a brutal linebacking core that struck fear into the hearts of opposing offenses. Also, one of the best receivers in team history, Mushin Muhammad, was drafted during the franchise's early years.
After a 1-15 season in 2001, the Panthers regrouped and by 2003, the team went to its first Super Bowl. Led by some of the best players in team history like quarterback Jake Delhomme, Julius Peppers, and Steve Smith, the Panthers fell three points shorts against the heavily favored New England Patriots. Smith in particular has established himself as one of the premier receivers in the league. He and Muhammad formed the best Panthers receiving duo to date. The team's fortunes turned after that run and now are looking to rebuild on the strength of franchise quarterback Cam Newton, who in his short time has become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
This is the list of the best Carolina Panthers of all time. If you see someone missing from this list, feel free to add him. Vote or re-rank this list according to who you think is the greatest Carolina Panthers player of all time.
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2,284380Julius Peppers
Defensive endBirthplace: Wilson, North Carolina
Age: 40
Teams: North Carolina Tar Heels football, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers
Julius Frazier Peppers (born January 18, 1980) is a former American football defensive end. He... more2
2,568441Luke Kuechly
LinebackerBirthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
Age: 24
Teams: Carolina Panthers, Boston College Eagles football
Luke August Kuechly (born April 20, 1991) is a former American football linebacker who played... more3
2,690480Steve Smith
Wide receiverBirthplace: Carlsbad, California
Age: 36
Teams: Carolina Panthers
Stevonne Latrall Smith Sr. (born May 12, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver who... more4
1,750314Greg Olsen
Tight endBirthplace: Wayne, New Jersey
Age: 35
Teams: Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks
Gregory Walter Olsen (born March 11, 1985) is a retired American football tight end. During... more5
1,447375Thomas Davis
LinebackerBirthplace: Shellman, Georgia
Age: 32
Teams: Los Angeles Chargers
Thomas Antonio Davis Sr. (born March 22, 1983) is an American football linebacker for the Los... more6
2,338710Cam Newton
QuarterbackBirthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Age: 26
Teams: Carolina Panthers
Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the... more7
1,300312Sam Mills
LinebackerBirthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey
Age: Died at 46 (1959-2005)
Teams: New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars, Carolina Panthers
Samuel Davis Mills Jr. (June 3, 1959 – April 18, 2005) was an American football linebacker who... more8
1,111338Muhsin Muhammad
Wide receiverBirthplace: Lansing, Michigan
Age: 47
Teams: Carolina Panthers
Muhsin Muhammad II (; born Melvin Darnell Campbell Jr. May 5, 1973) is a former American... more9
832256Kevin Greene
LinebackerBirthplace: Schenectady, New York
Age: 53
Teams: Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Auburn Tigers football, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers
Kevin Greene may refer to: Kevin Greene (rugby union) (born 1949), New Zealand rugby union... more10
883279Jordan Gross
TackleBirthplace: Nampa, Idaho
Age: 40
Teams: Carolina Panthers
Jordan Alan Gross (born July 20, 1980) is a former American football offensive tackle for the... more11
850293Ryan Kalil
Offensive Lineman, CenterBirthplace: Tucson, Arizona
Age: 35
Teams: Carolina Panthers
Ryan Joseph Kalil (born March 29, 1985) is an American football center for the New York Jets... more12
895323Jonathan Stewart
Running backBirthplace: Fort Lewis, Washington
Age: 33
Teams: Carolina Panthers, Oregon Ducks football
Jonathan Creon Stewart (born March 21, 1987) is a former American football running back. He... more13
646207Wesley Walls
Tight endBirthplace: Batesville, Mississippi
Age: 54
Charles Wesley Walls (born March 26, 1966) is a former American football tight end who played... more14
587174Kawann Short
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756276John Kasay
PlacekickerBirthplace: Athens, Georgia
Age: 50
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers
John David Kasay (born October 27, 1969) is a former American football kicker in the National... more16
965402DeAngelo Williams
Running backBirthplace: Wynne, Arkansas
Age: 37
Teams: Memphis Tigers football, Carolina Panthers
DeAngelo Chondon Williams (born April 25, 1983) is a former American football running back. He... more17
912369Jake Delhomme
QuarterbackBirthplace: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Age: 40
Teams: Amsterdam Admirals, New Orleans Saints, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns
Jake Christopher Delhomme (; born January 10, 1975) is a former American football quarterback... more18
626247Jon Beason
LinebackerBirthplace: Miramar, Florida
Age: 35
Teams: Carolina Panthers, Miami Hurricanes football, New York Giants
Jonathan "Jon" Beason (born January 14, 1985) is a former American football linebacker who... more19
463155Mike Rucker
Defensive tackle, Defensive endBirthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Age: 45
Michael Dean Rucker (born February 28, 1975) is a former American football defensive end who... more20
1,22428Christian McCaffrey
Running BackTeams: Carolina Panthers
Christian Jackson McCaffrey (born June 7, 1996) is an American football running back and... more21
39393Shaquille Green-Thompson, is an American football linebacker running back and safety. He... more22
525202Charles Johnson
Defensive endBirthplace: Hawkinsville, Georgia
Age: 34
Teams: Georgia Bulldogs football team, Carolina Panthers
Charles Johnson (born July 10, 1986) is a former American football defensive end who played 11... more23
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544212Mike Minter
Safety, Defensive backBirthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Age: 46
Michael Christopher Minter (born January 15, 1974) is an American football coach, retired... more25
422129Reggie White
Defensive tackle, Defensive endBirthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America
Age: Died at 43 (1961-2004)
Teams: Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Volunteers football, Memphis Showboats
Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004) was an American professional... more
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