Panthers Draft Monroe Freeling, Eye Day 2 Needs

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. Panthers stay true to their best player available plan on day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, grabbing Georgia Offensive Tackle Monroe, freelling with the 19th overall pick. Freelling stands 6 foot 7, weighs 315 pounds, and brings elite athleticism to the line, even if free agent Rashid Walker locks. Down left tackle for week 1. Now heading into day 2, the team shifts toward positions of need like wide receiver and tight end, where speed demons like Denzel Boston from. Washington or Zachariah Brands from Georgia could add big play juice. Defensive spots are calling 2, with inside linebackers such as Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech standing out, plus corners and safeties to bolster. The secondary after some top names live by. Expect Dan Morgan to eye these spits closely tomorrow, balancing talent with holes to build

1:00a squad that hits hard on both sides.