A TE is most definitely needed, they play large roles on competitive teams. Panthers most definitely should take one in the draft. It is plenty in the draft that's better than Tremble who I consider a number 2 not a number 1 TE.
Great TEs are dominating today and we need a game changer
Michael Mayer will demand attention that would free up the WRs. I would trade back and pick him in the 1st.
Early second would be WR or Hooker.
Late second would be DE, LB or S
Stay put at 9 and draft Anthony Richardson if the other top QBs are gone or trade 9 for more picks.
Draft Hooker in the late 2nd or early 3rd round.
Do a lot of homework on Stetson Bennett and Max Duggan.
See if the Bears would trade Fields.