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Who will Panthers select with 30th pick of NFL draft?

CHICAGO — The Carolina Panthers are gearing up for the opening night of the 2016 NFL Draft Thursday, which begins at 8 p.m. in Chicago.

The Panthers have the 30th pick of the first round and could look to replace cornerback Josh Norman, who recently signed with the Washington Redskins.

Last week, general manager Dave Gettleman said the team will focus on getting the best talent available, regardless of position.

Channel 9 will send an alert when the team makes their selection.

Below are the Panthers’ first round picks since their inaugural season:

  • 2015 - Shaq Thompson (25th overall)
  • 2014 - Kelvin Benjamin (28th overall)
  • 2013 - Star Lotulelei (14th overall)
  • 2012 - Luke Kuechly (9th overall)
  • 2011 - Cam Newton (1st overall)
  • 2010 - Choice to San Francisco (17th overall)
  • 2009 - Choice to Philadelphia (28th overall)
  • 2008 - Jonathan Stewart (13 overall), Jeff Otah (19th overall)
  • 2007 - Jon Beason (25th overall)
  • 2006 - DeAngelo Williams (27th overall)
  • 2005 - Thomas Davis (14th overall)
  • 2004 - Chris Gamble (28th overall)
  • 2003 - Jordan Gross (8th overall)
  • 2002 - Julius Peppers (2nd overall)
  • 2001 - Dan Morgan (11th overall)
  • 2000 - Choice to Washington (12th overall), Rashard Anderson (23rd overall)
  • 1999 - Choice to Washington
  • 1998 - Jason Peter (14th overall)
  • 1997 - Rae Carruth (27th overall)
  • 1996 - Tshimanga Biakabutuka (8th overall)
  • 1995 - Kerry Collins (5th overall), Tyrone Poole (22nd overall), Blake Brockermeyer (29th overall)