Panthers fans react to selection of OT Monroe Freeling

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On Thursday night, the Carolina Panthers used the 19th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on University of Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling. And it's safe to say that the organization is rather content with their decision.

President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan said the second-team All-SEC member was simply too good to pass up.

Head coach Dave Canales is excited to get the 21-year-old blocker into the fold to compete.

Heck, we even learned that quarterback Bryce Young is amped up about his new 6-foot-7, 315-pound bodyguard.

But how is the Carolina faithful feeling about their team's latest first-round pick? Are they looking forward to having a promising hog molly in the mix, or are they uninspired by the uncertainty of his role for the upcoming campaign?

Here are some of the best reactions to the Panthers' selection of Freeling . . .

IM HAPPY https://t.co/Dsu0DilQCv

— Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ (@PanthersAnalyst) April 24, 2026

He’s from Charleston.

Another homeboy

Welcome to the #Panthers, Monroe Freeling!

— Panthers Culture (@PanthersCulture) April 24, 2026

Drafting an OL is inherently boring. It just is. To me at least.

But I understand the move for the #Panthers. Makes sense!

Freeling could be a beast.

— Keep Purring Podcast (Ben) (@KeepPurringBen) April 24, 2026

We love them Trenches I’m ALL IN

— (@CPPfanfromtheD) April 24, 2026

Trenches https://t.co/surShh91CE

— Unnecessary Bluntness Owner/Coach/QB (@DuncOnDemand) April 24, 2026

Smart pick especially with Freelings upside and no long term LT #KeepPounding

— Panther Bo (@panther_bo) April 24, 2026

I love the pick

Icky down
Taylor aging

Protect the QB

Everyone always wants sexy

The trenches win & lose Super Bowls

— Freeze (@TheeBigJoker) April 24, 2026

Monroe pick was like buying new tires... Was there something else you'd rather spend your money on? Sure, but this was a smart move long term...

— Jordan (@Jsullhart) April 24, 2026

I’ve had time to reflect, If Monroe works out Bryce has his LT of the future. Dan needs to cook up the rest of the draft cause we need to be a playoff team at minimum next year

— CJ (@Slothhh17) April 24, 2026

This is about to be one of those picks we look back and ten years and laugh at how mad the fanbase was when the pick came in

— Primetime Carolina (@primetimecar) April 24, 2026

wait Panthers got a dawg https://t.co/4MlBFGYu69

— ʙʟᴀɴᴅᴇ (@JustBlande) April 24, 2026

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— The 4 Man Rush (@4ourmanrush) April 24, 2026

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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Panthers fans react to selection of OT Monroe Freeling

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