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.
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