Panthers Draft Monroe Freeling, Strengthening Offensive Line

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Carolina Panthers just made a solid move in the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging University of Georgia Offensive Tackle Monroe Freeling, with the 19th overall pick on Thursday night. Freeling, a Charleston South Carolina native, stands 6 with 7 and weighs 315 pounds, anchoring left tackle for the Bulldogs. For three college seasons, he started 13 games at left tackle last year and earned second team all SEC honors, showing real promise in the trenches. Freeling lit up with excitement when his name got called, and while free agent Rashid Walker figures to start on the blind side come week one, this. Kids got a bright path ahead in Carolina. Panthers are building that line for the long haul, and Freeling looks primed to factor in soon.