The Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $12.58 million guaranteed deal with first-round pick Luke Kuechly, according to a league source.
Kuechly, the ninth overall pick out of Boston College, is the highest first-round pick to reach a deal.
Carolina has an option for a fifth year in Kuechly's deal because of his place in the draft.
Panthers, First-Round Pick Agree To $12.58M Deal