Panthers Strengthen Line with Freeling Pick

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Panthers just dropped their 19th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on University of Georgia, Office of Tackle, Monroe Freeling. This move bolsters their line right out the gate in Round 1. Freeling hails from Charleston, South Carolina and balled out for three seasons with the bulldogs. He racked up 18 starts at left tackle, including 13 during his second team all Southeast Conference, year in 2025. Carolina's tackle spots look shaky heading forward. Ikem equinews still healing from a torn batteler tendon after that wildcard loss to the Rams. And Taylor Moton hits 33 years old in 20, 27. They brought in Rashid Walker on a one year, $4 million free agent deal. So he's lined up as the week one left tackle starter. Freeling steps in as the long-term fix. His draft grab sets the Panthers up to rebuild that front wall steady, keeping their eyes

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