2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Breaking down the strengths, weak points, usage, and projected role of Georgia OT Monroe Freeling. Plus: grades and schematic fit

Updated: 04/11/2026

Note: This season, I’m posting full scouting reports of a ton of players — as well as written columns on some of the top or most intriguing prospects. This is the format I file to scouting services, and that mirrors the “one sheets” you see in NFL front offices — with some explanations about position critical traits for readers. The written-through columns will have deeper explanations on some of the scouting terms and, more importantly, why they matter. Those will come throughout the draft cycle. But I’ve had requests for these quick reports, and so here they are! I’ve updated my process this season, based on the Chargers model that stems from Michigan and is now used in Baltimore and Seattle. If you want to understand more about the changes and any verbiage, I broke the process down on the first scouting evaluations podcast with Jon Ledyard.

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2026 NFL Draft Hub

Prospect: Monroe Freeling | Jersey #: 57 | Pro Pos.: OT | College Pos.: OT

School: Georgia | Height: 6-7 | Weight: 315lbs | Speed: 4.93; 1.71

Explosive Index: 9.99 | Age: 22 | Final Grade: 7.44 (Quality Starter)

Draft Projection: First Round

STRONG POINTS:

· An enormous, explosive tackle with the ideal physical traits for the position. Tall, with a big frame and long arms, while remaining light on his feet.

· An explosive athlete out of his stance. An efficient mover who can slide across the turf or spring to his landmark in one kick. Light feet with good balance to mirror. A natural athlete, not just a workout freak.

· Can sink and bend. Plays with a naturally inflated pad level but can drop and sink his frame to slow down dip-and-rip rushers on the outside shoulder.

· Can sink and reground while playing through contact. Serious play strength.

· Up and down impact in the run game. Flashes of creating a surge at the point of attack when one-on-one. Too often is caught playing out of over his skis and losing his base; with refinement, there will be more consistent power in his hands.

· Is a two-hand striker. Consistent with it. Must work on independent hand usage, but has a nice, stable foundation to work with early on. Taller tackles are at their best working top-down in the strike; Freeling already has that box checked.

· Impressive reps slicing across the formation. Has the tools to be a true weapon in space. Climbs to the second-level effortlessly. Has some nimbleness for a big guy.

· Looks for work in pass protection. Happy to come and play clean up for his teammates.

· An effortless, repeatable vertical set. Has great range as a tackle to widen the corner on dip-and-rip edge-rushers.