One Carolina Panthers Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp
Summary
The Carolina Panthers have several rookies from their 2026 draft class who could compete for starting positions in training camp. One notable rookie is offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, who may challenge the current left tackle, Ikem Ekwonu, for a starting job to protect the team’s quarterback.Key Facts
- The Panthers are in the NFL offseason break between minicamp and training camp, with training camp starting soon.
- Carolina’s 2026 draft class includes Monroe Freeling (OT), Lee Hunter (DT), Chris Brazzell II (WR), Will Lee III (CB), Sam Hecht (C), Zakee Wheatley (S), and Jackson Kuwatch (LB).
- Ikem Ekwonu has been the Panthers’ left tackle since 2022 but has allowed many sacks and pressures.
- Taylor Moton is the Panthers’ right tackle since 2018 and has performed more reliably than Ekwonu.
- Monroe Freeling is a rookie who played college football at Georgia, where he gave up few sacks despite limited experience.
- Freeling is large and strong, standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 315 pounds.
- The Panthers need to protect their quarterback, Bryce Young, which might mean replacing Ekwonu with Freeling at left tackle.
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