Monroe Freeling Joins Panthers, Stays Close to Home

0:00On April 24, Carolina Panthers just snagged University of Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling with a 19th overall pick in the 2,026 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina got the call straight from owner David Tepper, General Manager Dan Morgan, and head coach. Dave Canalas on Thursday night. Panthers social media dropped the full draft call video, packed with laughs, joy, and even some love for the team. Freeling was chilling while the troids still had the clock when his phone rang, and he couldn't believe it was Carolina on the line. He's over the moon about staying close to home, only a 3-hour drive, even nearer than his time in Athens. Freeling caught a surreal, saying it'll hit him in the next day or week that he's blocking for his former teammate Trevor Etienne. No starting spot locked in yet, with Rashid Walker and Taylor Martin holding down the tackle positions for now. So for this Charleston kid, landing with the Panthers feels like a dream come true, right

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