Monroe Freeling

austinbignall07
Dec 29, 2025
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NFL Draft Profile: Monroe Freeling

Position: Offensive Tackle | School: Georgia | Class: Junior

Height: 6'7" | Weight: 315 lbs | Archetype: Balanced (Zone / Power Hybrid)

College Career Summary

Monroe Freeling entered Georgia as a consensus five-star recruit and the top-ranked player from South Carolina. After serving as a primary backup and rotational piece in 2023, he broke into the starting lineup late in 2024, starting the final four games (including the Orange Bowl) at Left Tackle.

His 2025 season was a defining chapter. Stepping in as the full-time Left Tackle, Freeling became the anchor of a "nasty" Georgia front that prioritized physical displacement. Despite battling a mid-season ankle injury that saw him walking in a boot during the week, his "ironman" mentality led him to start 12 of 13 games. He earned Second-Team All-SEC honors and was twice named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. His tape against Texas and Ole Miss showcased a player who has successfully married elite basketball-like athleticism with SEC-caliber power.

Career Stats & Highlights

Career Starts: 17 (13 in 2025)
2025 Sacks Allowed: 2
2025 Pressures Allowed: 12
Pancakes: ~44 (2025 Season)
Holding Penalties: 1 (Significant improvement in discipline)
Honors: 2025 Second-Team All-SEC; 2x SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Marshall	A	Total physical erasure; paved way for 45 points.
3	@ Tennessee	A-	Handled the "Vol Walk" noise; elite lateral mirror.
4	vs Alabama	B	Tough battle; allowed 1 sack but stayed technically sound.
5	vs Kentucky	C+	Worst Game. Exited in 1Q with ankle injury; struggled early.
6	@ Auburn	B+	Played through injury; heroically anchored the line in a boot.
7	vs Ole Miss	A+	The Apex. 0 sacks allowed; led a unit that had 34 first downs.
9	@ Miss State	A	Dominant reach blocks; neutralized interior stunts.
10	vs #1 Texas	A-	Erased elite EDGE speed; solidified his Round 1 status.
12	@ Georgia Tech	B+	Clean sheet in pass pro; occasionally reached in run game.
13	B1G Champ/Post	B	Solid but fatigue showed; allowed late-game pressure.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 98/100

Leadership: High. Emerging vocal leader; "nasty" attitude infectious to the unit.
Mental Toughness: Elite. Played through a severe ankle sprain when the team was thin at OT.
Competitor: Fierce; refuses to be out-worked on any rep.
Team Player: Credits coaching and chemistry; moved from RT to LT seamlessly.
Star Power: High; the "blindside" face of the Georgia offense.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 96/100

Height/Weight: 6'7", 315 lbs. (Exceeds both benchmarks).
Stamina: High; maintains 4th-quarter intensity even when injured.
Durability: High; despite the 2025 ankle and 2024 shoulder surgery, he is an "availability" player.
Injury History: Shoulders (2024 surgery) and Ankle (2025); medically cleared.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 92/100

Run Block: Plus; outstanding leg drive and leverage for a 6'7" frame.
Pass Block: Strength. Extremely confident; elite kick-slide depth.
Strength: Plus; added 30+ lbs since high school and translates it to pop.
Technique: Mastery; consistent inside hand placement and balance.
High Motor: Constant; a "chopper" who finishes blocks downfield.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 97/100

Speed: Elite. High-end range; elite at climbing to second-level linebackers.
Agility: Elite. "Dancer's feet" (former basketball standout); easy transition.
Flexibility: High; natural "sink" in his hips enables him to win the leverage war.
Acceleration: Sudden; fires off the ball with immediate intent.
Footwork: Clinical; light, quiet feet that never get crossed.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 93/100

Awareness: High; savvy at feeling pressure and reacting to late blitzers.

Scouting Report

Strengths: Prototypical frame with elite-level athleticism; historic durability and mental toughness (playing through injury); clinical pass-protection footwork; massive wing-span (7-foot) that dictates contact.
Weaknesses: Pad level can occasionally get high due to 6'7" stature; history of minor injuries (shoulder/ankle) requires long-term monitoring; still refining "anchor" against elite NFL bull-rushers.
Scheme Fit: Ideal for Outside Zone or Vertical Passing offenses (e.g., Patriots, Dolphins, Rams).
NFL Comparison: Brian O'Neill / Mike McGlinchey.

Scout's Final Word

"Monroe Freeling is a blue-chip tackle prospect with a 'Day 1' NFL frame and 'Day 1' NFL mindset. His willingness to play through a boot in 2025 won over every scout in the building. He has the rarest combination of size and 'basketball-feet' in this class. While he’s had some injury bumps, his ceiling is a perennial All-Pro blindside protector. Draft Projection: 1st Round (Top 20)."