The Carolina Panthers made him their # 1 Draft Choice .
Carolina Panthers felt that he was so versatile that he might be able to play two or three different positions , but Kuechly competed immediately for the starting Middle Linebacker position for the Carolina Panthers .
The Carolina Panthers made him their # 1 Draft Choice and they felt that he was so versatile that he might be able to play two or three different positions , but Kuechly competed immediately for the starting Middle Linebacker position for the Panthers .