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Panthers select OT Monroe Freeling in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

Monroe Freeling (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57) during Georgia's game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA) (Conor Dillon/Conor Dillon/UGAAA)

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers selected Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling with the 19th overall pick in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft.

Freeling spent one full season as a starter at left tackle with the Bulldogs. He earned Second-Team All-SEC honors last year.

The Panthers will next pick in the second round with the 51st overall pick.

>> Channel 9 will have the latest coverage from the first round of the NFL Draft at 11 p.m.

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