Schrager Mocks Freeling to Panthers

0:00On April 7th, ESPN analyst Peter Schreger dropped his first mock draft this week, linking the Carolina Panthers to Georgia left tackle and row-freeling. At the 19th overall pick, this 6-foot 7-315-pound beast has 34 and 3-quarter inch arms and blazed a 4.9-340-yard dash. Dude's versatile, handling both left and right tackle spots smooth. He's hearing buzz that Freelings traits will turn heads at the combine this month. For the Panthers, this could be a steal, a long-term anchor to shield Bryce Young of Front and carve lanes for Chuba Hubbard and Jonathan Brooks. Right now, Ikem Equanue's sideline with a torn Patella tendon, so free agent Rashid Walker steps in from Green Bay to hold down left tackle. Taylor-Motton's still bawling in year 10 on the right, but fans are eyeing the future since neither Equanue nor Walker are locked in past a season. Schreger slots Freelings as the fourth offensive lineman off the board, behind Miami's Frances Maigua at 5, Utah Spencer Fano at 6, and Penn, states Oliva Vega Iowan

1:07at 17. Moton might even get cut next off season to save 14.5 million in cap space. If they snag him, Freelings locks in that blindside protection for years, building a nasty line around Young and setting Carolina up for the long haul. That's your NFL news today update. I powered and always on.