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Ryan Kalil recognized as NFL draft steal from 2007 Panthers class

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Ryan Kalil recognized as NFL draft steal from 2007 Panthers class
Summary

Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated highlighted Ryan Kalil as one of the biggest draft steals of the last 25 years. Kalil, selected by the Carolina Panthers as the 59th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, became a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro during his 12 seasons in Carolina. His contributions included playing in four NFC South championship teams and the franchise's second Super Bowl appearance. Kalil is anticipated to be inducted into the Panthers Hall of Honor in the future.

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  • •Ryan Kalil was taken in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
  • •He started 145 of 148 career games for the Panthers.
  • •Kalil was a two-time first-team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler.
  • •He contributed to four NFC South championship teams.
  • •Kalil is expected to join the Panthers Hall of Honor.
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  • 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers great tabbed amongst biggest draft steals of last 25 years
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The Panthers may have gotten away with one of the biggest NFL draft steals from the past 25 years.

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