A 6-foot-7 left tackle who allowed just one sack all season protecting Georgia's quarterback, taken 19th overall by Carolina.
Monroe Freeling became a multi-year starter at left tackle for Georgia after breaking into the rotation as a true freshman, and his combination of size and pass-protection consistency made him a first-round pick. The Panthers took him 19th overall to anchor their offensive line.
Path to the league
Freeling worked his way into Georgia's offensive line rotation midway through his true freshman season in 2023 and became one of the team's best linemen from there. The Panthers selected him with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
At 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds, Freeling combines ideal tackle size with the athleticism to handle speed rushers on the edge. He was twice named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week and earned a second-team All-SEC selection from the league's coaches.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Georgia, Freeling started 13 of the Bulldogs' 14 games at left tackle, keeping quarterback Gunner Stockton clean by allowing just one sack, no quarterback hits and nine total pressures all year.
Sources
- 13WMAZ: Former Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling drafted 19th overall to the Panthers
- 247Sports: NFL Draft 2026 - What stands out about Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Georgia
- Hometown
- Charleston, SC, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
