2026 NFL Scouting Report: Monroe Freeling

Monroe Freeling, 6-7/315
Offensive Tackle
Georgia

Monroe Freeling Scouting Report

By Charlie Campbell

Strengths:

Very athletic
More athletic than the average LT in the NFL
Quick at the point of attack
Fast to the second level
Can kickslide and cut off the edge
Very agile
Flexible, long limbs
Good length to sustain blocks
Excellent fit on zone blocking plays
Athletic upside
Frame to get bigger
Improved as a pass blocker as he gained experience

Weaknesses:

Could stand to add more power for the NFL
Inconsistent hand placement
Lunges
Raw
Could stand to add more power
One-year starter

Prospect Summary:

Freeling was a backup in 2023 and 2024 who rotated into the game at times for Georgia. In 2025, he took over as the starting left tackle for the Bulldogs. As the year progressed, Freeling got better and better for the Bulldogs.

For the NFL, Freeling is an athletic edge protector who has a natural skill set to protect the quarterback. What stands out about Freeling the most is his quickness and athleticism. Freeling is light on his feet to swiftly get depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers around the corner. With his agility and smooth movement, Freeling is adept at cutting off the corner from speed rushers. Freeling tangles up defenders well with his length and blocks through the whistle. Freeling could stand to improve his technique as he will lunge after defenders rather than moving his feet at times. His hand placement is inconsistent, and he could get better at handling moves to the inside. Freeling showed improvement throughout the 2026 season as he gained experience, so the upside is there for him to develop.

In the ground game, Freeling is impressive in space. He is very quick and agile to get out to the perimeter for blocks on stretch runs or screens. Freeling is also fast firing to the second level and hitting blocks in space. While Freeling is not overpowering at the point of attack against defensive linemen, he can tie up and scrap defenders to keep them from getting to the ball carrier. Freeling will look to punish and pancake defenders at the second level, as a number of linebackers and defensive backs took some punishment from him downfield. He blocks hard through the whistle and is a real fighter.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Freeling could go as high as the back half of the first round, and should not be in for much of a wait if he slips to round two. Check out in my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft to see where Freeling is being projected.