Who is the best linebacker in Panthers history? Here are the top 12, ranked by their rating in 17-0 — the free game where you draft an all-time roster and simulate whether it can go a perfect 17-0 season. Luke Kuechly (2010s) tops the list at 92.
The ranking
Best Panthers linebackers ever · rating out of 100
- 1Luke Kuechly
Panthers · 2010s92 - 2Kevin Greene
Panthers · 1990s86 - 3Sam Mills
Panthers · 1990s84 - 4Thomas Davis
Panthers · 2010s84 - 5Lamar Lathon
Panthers · 1990s80 - 6Shaq Thompson
Panthers · 2020s78 - 7Frankie Luvu
Panthers · 2020s78 - 8Jon Beason
Panthers · 2000s76 - 9Dan Morgan
Panthers · 2000s76 - 10Michael Barrow
Panthers · 1990s76 - 11Na'il Diggs
Panthers · 2000s72 - 12Chris Draft
Panthers · 2000s71
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