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

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.