Panthers Draft Monroe Freeling: Smart Long-Term Play

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Panthers fans are buzzing after General Manager Dan Morgan grab Georgia offensive tackle, Monroe Freeling, with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft last night. The team faces some uncertainty up front. With left tackle, Icom equinoe coming off a ruptured batteler tendon and right tackle Taylor Moten turning. 32 soon. Most fans gave this pick high marks right away, even though the Panthers skips some flashy playmakers on both sides of the ball. Freeling brings Raw talent that can sit and learn behind the vets while adding solid depth if injuries hit during the season. It's a smart long-term play to stock the line early, setting the Panthers up strong for whatever comes next on the offensive front.