Carolina Panthers Select Former Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen in the third round of 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. – With the 77th pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers have selected former Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen.
Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen is selected by the Carolina Panthers in Round 3 with the 77th overall pick. Congrats to Princely! pic.twitter.com/HJUWWdShVH
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) April 26, 2025
Collegiate Career
Umanmielen played his first three years of college with the Florida Gators, where he turned himself into a highly coveted NFL Draft prospect. From 2020 to 2023, the Texas native played in 45 games, recording 99 total tackles, 15 sacks, and an All-SEC second-team selection in 2023.
Fortunately for Ole Miss, he entered the transfer portal and joined one of the best defensive lines in the country, featuring several other NFL Draft prospects. In 12 games, Umanmielen led Pete Golding’s defense with 10.5 sacks while notching 37 total tackles and 13.5 tackles for loss. His 10.5 sacks were also the second most in single-season history for Ole Miss.
Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen with the game of the century vs. Georgia. Get out of here with this.
Dude made so many millions with this. pic.twitter.com/jm9iszHOLk
— Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) April 3, 2025
Following his senior campaign, Princely was named to the All-American second team (AFCA), USA Today All-SEC team, All-SEC first team (coaches), and various other recognizable awards.
NFL Combine
Scaling in at the NFL Combine at a 6-foot-4 height, weighing 244 pounds with an arm measurement of 33 7/8 of an inch, the length and speed of Umanmielen became evident to NFL scouts.
During his skill tests, he recorded the following statistics: 4.72 40-yard dash time, 38.00″ vertical, 10’6″ broad jump, and a 4.46 20-yard shuttle time. His athleticism was on full display and allowed coaches around the league to witness his potential.
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