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The second sentence for the second selection is where they're losing me.

I know you're not supposed to do this with draft picks, but I don't see how picking a tackle in the first round and then saying he may not be a long-term answer is a smart move... especially considering where we are right now in terms of the offensive roster.

Talking about Dawand Jones, not a draft pick. He is currently the only vested veteran left on the roster, but has had injuries his first 3 years in the NFL.

Good stuff, IrishDawg. I always enjoy reading your takes.

I mean for the record, Trent Brown has been in the league for 12 years at his size..... BUT... he is also another example of why NOT to draft a guy that size.

Combine is starting Thursday
Here are my Predictions:

Fanu measures in smaller and weaker than expected
Because of that he drops out of the top 10, maybe top 20

Mauigoa's arm length will be really important
If long enough he goes before our pick at #6
If short then he gets re-calssified as a guard and drops

Monroe Freeling impresses and over the next few weeks skyrockets
To the point that there's no way he is available at #24
To the point he enters the conversation for us at #6

Maybe I missed it, But isn't Callahan now the OL Coach in Atlanta... Joined Stefanski

Sorry, I should've quoted... I was responding to when you posted the mock draft blurb that had us taking our tackle later.

Got it, you were talking about Proctor. I am worried about longevity with him, which is why, for me, I would pass on him. I’d take a better guard, regardless of the LT need.

Do whatever you have to Mr. Berry.....

Haha, love this guy. I’ll be watching to see where he ends up.

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Teddy Ricketson
Sun, March 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM EST

Monroe Freeling NFL Combine results: Georgia OT scores monster RAS, reinforces first-round draft projection originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

NFL fans always want their team to draft an electric difference maker in the first round of the NFL Draft. This tends to be either a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, EDGE rusher, linebacker or lockdown corner.

While it is a thankless job in the league, a strong offensive line is imperative to success more times than not. Some teams in the first round are inevitably going to take an offensive lineman, and for many fans, the NFL Combine is where they will first get introduced to the top linemen in the class.

One of the offensive linemen who shone brightest was Georgia's Morgan Freeling. While he didn't set any records for the offensive linemen, that didn't stop him from turning heads with a consistently high level of production, which, when put together, did make him stand out all-time for offensive linemen.

Here is more on Freeling's RAS (Relative Athletic Score) and how it measures up all-time for offensive linemen.

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Monroe Freeling RAS

RAS stands for Relative Athletic Score. It was a system designed by Kent Lee Platt. RAS is a metric that ranges from 0-10 that ranks NFL draft prospects based on their Combine and/or Pro Day performance based on size, speed, agility and explosion. Each metric is given a score and then it is averaged for an overall score which can then be used to rank the prospect with all those at his position before him.

Freeling was first ranked when he still had the agility drills and bench to go. But, at the time of his unofficial ranking, he was given a 9.99 out of 10 which would have ranked him as the second-best offensive tackle since 1987 in RAS.


Monroe Freeling 40 time

Freeling ran a 4.93-second 40-yard dash.


While that wasn't fast enough to take the title of fastest offensive lineman at the 2026 NFL Combine, it did tie him with Jalen Farmer of Kentucky for 4th-fastest.

Monroe Freeling height, weight

Freeling was measured at 6-foot-7, 315 lbs. at the Combine. He was tied for the third-tallest offensive lineman who worked out at the Combine. Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer released a mock draft after the Combine, and he had Freeling going 25th overall to the Chicago Bears.


Monroe Freeling vertical jump

Freeling's vertical jump was 33.5" inches. This ranked fifth-best at the 2026 Combine for an offensive lineman. Northwestern's Caleb Tiernan had the best vertical for an offensive lineman at the 2026 NFL Combine, coming in at 35.50".

Before the Combine, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has Freeling as his OT3 behind Spencer Fano and Francis Mauigoa. Fano had the slightly faster 40-yard dash, but a shorter vertical and broad jump. Mauigoa didn't test at the Combine, so it will be interesting to see if Kiper adjusts the order after Freeling's strong performance.

Monroe Freeling broad jump

Freeling's broad jump was 9'7". This was tied for the third-furthest broad jump for an offensive lineman at this year's Combine. Parker Brailsford from Alabama had a 9'10" broad jump, beating out second-place Enrique Cruz by two inches.

Yeah.....I had a Freeling he might not be available at pick #24 post-combine.

NFL combine 2026: Grading Spencer Fano, Kadyn Proctor and other top OL prospects during on-field workouts
Seven offensive linemen rank among CBS Sports' top 25 overall prospects
By Josh Edwards

The two NFL teams that appeared in the Super Bowl -- the Patriots and the Seahawks -- each used last year's first-round pick on an offensive lineman. Who from this year's draft could follow a similar path? This year's candidates participated in athletic testing and on-field drills Sunday to close out the NFL Scouting Combine.

CBS Sports currently has seven prospects ranked among the top-25 overall: Alabama's Kadyn Proctor, Penn State's Olaivavega Ioane, Utah's Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano, Miami's Francis Mauigoa, Arizona State's Max Iheanachor and Clemson's Blake Miller. A year ago, eight offensive linemen heard their names called on opening night of the draft.


Here is how several offensive linemen fared Sunday in Indianapolis.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh. You can find more draft coverage at CBSSports.com, including weekly mock drafts and regular evaluations of the top prospects.


Grading top OL prospects

Francis Mauigoa
MIAMI • OL • #61
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Measurables: 6-foot-5½, 329 pounds, 10⅝-inch hands, 33¼-inch arm length, 80¾-inch wingspan
Testing: Did not participate in on-field testing
Grade: NA -- Francis Mauigoa did not participate in athletic testing or on-field workouts, but that does not change the likelihood he will be the first offensive lineman drafted. That remains a strong possibility.


Spencer Fano
UTAH • OL • #55
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Measurables: 6-foot-5½, 311 pounds, 9-inch hands, 32⅛-inch arm length, 80¼-inch wingspan
Testing: 4.91-second 40-yard dash, 1.72-second 10-yard split, 32-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-3 broad jump, 7.34-second 3-cone, 4.67-second shuttle
Grade: A- -- Spencer Fano's arm length is below average for the position, a hot-button topic coming off Will Campbell's Super Bowl performance. Fano is a technician with plus movement skills. Regardless of where he lines up, he should be successful. His energy is infectious, and his name was among the standouts in nearly every drill.

The only limiting factor for his tackle aspirations is the lack of ideal length, but Fano should still be one of the first offensive linemen selected in April. His brother, Logan Fano, is also in this draft.


Monroe Freeling
UGA • OL • #57
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Measurables: 6-foot-7⅜, 315 pounds, 10¾-inch hands, 34¾-inch arm length, 84½-inch wingspan
Testing: 4.93-second 40-yard dash, 1.71-second 10-yard split, 33.5-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-7 broad jump
Grade: A -- Monroe Freeling possesses prototypical size for the position, and his athletic testing was excellent. During offensive line drills, his fluidity and lateral quickness stood out. The Bulldog drew praise for his movement skills in the wave drill and likely would have earned an A+ had he not cut the mirror drill slightly short.

In a draft class lacking an elite left tackle whose length and athleticism fully match the tape, Freeling has an opportunity to fill that void. He will not turn 22 until rookie training camp.

Monroe Freeling is a OT prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.99 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 2 out of 1512 OT from 1987 to 2026.


Olaivavega Ioane
PSU • OL • #71
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Measurables: 6-foot-4¼, 320 pounds, 10½-inch hands, 32¾-inch arm length, 80⅝-inch wingspan
Testing: 31.5-inch vertical jump, 8-foot-8 broad jump
Grade: B+ -- Olaivavega Ioane did not complete full athletic testing, but his on-field performance validated what showed up on tape. He is a wide, powerful blocker who moves well for his size and sets the tone up front. The Penn State product was listed as a standout in essentially every drill. Ioane could be the first interior offensive lineman drafted in April.


Caleb Lomu
UTAH • OL • #71
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Measurables: 6-foot-6¼, 313 pounds, 9½-inch hands, 33⅜-inch arm length, 82¾-inch wingspan
Testing: 4.99-second 40-yard dash, 1.74-second 10-yard split, 32.5-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-5 broad jump
Grade: B -- Caleb Lomu's strengths and weaknesses played out in real time Sunday. He moves well for his size and stood out in the wave drill, but his punch lacked the power displayed by others. Given his technical foundation, Lomu still offers one of the highest ceilings at the position, though his push to be OT1 lost some momentum. His profile projects to the late first round or early Day 2 as teams evaluate his play strength.


Kadyn Proctor
BAMA • OL • #74
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Measurables: 6-foot-6⅝, 352 pounds, 9¾-inch hands, 33⅜-inch arm length, 81⅝-inch wingspan
Testing: 5.21-second 40-yard dash, 1.84-second 10-yard split, 32.5-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-1 broad jump
Grade: B -- Few 352-pound athletes move as well as Kadyn Proctor. After slipping early in drills, he recovered well and showed the shock in his hands by knocking the hat off a pad holder.

Several offensive tackles may come off the board before Proctor, but he remains firmly in the first-round conversation.


Max Iheanachor
ARIZST • OL • #58
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Measurables: 6-foot-5⅞, 321 pounds, 9-inch hands, 33⅞-inch arm length, 83¼-inch wingspan
Testing: 4.91-second 40-yard dash, 1.73-second 10-yard split, 30.5-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-7 broad jump
Grade: B+ -- Max Iheanachor has long been viewed as more powerful than athletic, but his testing suggested otherwise. He has made clear technical strides over the past year and has a legitimate case to be a first-round pick. His reaction time stood out during drills, particularly in the wave drill.

Max Iheanachor's 4.91u is tied for the best so far among the OL group


Blake Miller
CLEM • OL • #78
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Measurables: 6-foot-6¾, 317 pounds, 9¾-inch hands, 34¼-inch arm length, 83⅞-inch wingspan
Testing: 5.04-second 40-yard dash, 1.75-second 10-yard split, 32-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-5 broad jump
Grade: B -- Blake Miller checked the boxes across the board. He performed well in every area, even if he did not dominate anything in particular. Evaluators listed him among the standouts in most workouts, and his jumps were impressive. Clemson has not produced a first-round offensive lineman in the modern era, but Miller has a chance to end that streak.



Other standouts
Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Measurables: 6-foot-5¼, 315 pounds, 9¾-inch hands, 31¾-inch arm length, 78⅞-inch wingspan
Testing: 5.02-second 40-yard dash, 1.76-second 10-yard split, 32-inch vertical jump, 8-foot-9 broad jump, 7.53-second 3-cone, 4.78-second shuttle
Chase Bisontis tested well, but his movement skills stood out most. He ranked among the top performers in nearly every drill. Those around the league view Day 2 as the most likely range, though his pass-protection production gives him a chance to sneak into Thursday night.


Jude Bowry, Boston College

Measurables: 6-foot-5⅛, 314 pounds, 10¾-inch hands, 33¾-inch arm length
Testing: 5.08-second 40-yard dash, 1.75-second 10-yard split, 34.5-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-7 broad jump
Jude Bowry has been on the NFL radar for several years. His athletic testing was surprising to me given his power-based profile. During drills, he showed strong control and calculated movement. He has top-75 potential in my opinion, which may be a bit rich for some folks.


Sam Hecht, Kansas State

Measurables: 6-foot-4⅛, 303 pounds, 9⅞-inch hands, 31⅝-inch arm length, 76⅞-inch wingspan
Testing: 5.10-second 40-yard dash, 1.73-second 10-yard split, 28-inch vertical jump, 8-foot-5 broad jump, 7.75-second 3-cone, 4.71-second shuttle
Auburn's Connor Lew -- sidelined by injury -- and Hecht have been viewed as the top two center prospects throughout the season. Hecht reinforced that standing with a steady performance.


Logan Jones, Iowa

Measurables: 6-foot-2⅞, 299 pounds, 9½-inch hands, 30¾-inch arm length
Testing: 4.90-second 40-yard dash, 1.75-second 10-yard split, 32-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-2 broad jump, 7.46-second 3-cone, 4.59-second shuttle
Jones adds depth to an already strong center class. While Iowa linemen are known for physicality, Jones paired that with an impressive athletic showing. From the 40-yard dash to the long pull drill, he consistently showed range.


Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech

Measurables: 6-foot-4, 316 pounds, 10-inch hands, 33¼-inch arm length
Testing: 5.05-second 40-yard dash, 1.81-second 10-yard split, 32.5-inch vertical jump, 8-foot-8 broad jump, 7.54-second 3-cone, 4.54 shuttle
Rutledge is a big, powerful blocker who also thrives in space and getting downhill in the run game. He turned in a strong workout Sunday, showcasing lateral mobility and second-level ability. Round 2 is in the mix for Rutledge.


There were several others who made an impression, including Texas A&M's Trey Zuhn III, Boston College's Logan Taylor, Washington's Carver Willis and Alabama's Parker Brailsford.


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A Cleveland kid from Strongsville.

Monroe Freeling is really the top pure Left Tackle in the class. I thought before the combine that if/when he tested well, he would move up. I believe before the draft gets here he will have moved up enough that the Browns would have to use #6 or a small trade down to like 8 or 9 to get Freeling. If he would have went back to Georgia and came out in 2027, he would have been seen as a Joe Thomas type talent. I would have no issue drafting Monroe Freeling at #6.

Blake Miller at #24 for the right side of the line would not be too bad either. Imagine getting bookend tackles for the next decade in 1 draft. Whoever is our long-term answer at QB would sure like that.

People just don't appreciate such a great and classic hairstyle the way they did back in the 70's.

I just did an extremely unrealistic Mock Draft, but if it fell anywhere near this... it would set up the possibility to go all in on a QB in 2027.

Lets start with the trades that were made:
#6 traded to Dallas, We receive 2026 #1.12 and 1.20, Dallas receives #1.6, 3.70 and 2027 5th round pick.
#12 traded to San Diego, We receive #1.22, 2.55 and 2027 4th round pick, San Diego receives #1.12
#144 traded to Washington, we receive #5.145 and 7.224, Washington receives #5.144
#147 traded to Miami, we receive #5.149 and 7.228, Miami receives #5.147

Mock Draft, "fix the offense"
1.20 Makai Lemon WR/PR USC 5'11" Slot receiver and returner
1.22 Monroe Freeling LT Georgia, best LT prospect in the draft, HIGHLY unlikely he would be here in April, probably would need to use that #12 pick from this trade cycle instead of making that second trade.
1.24 Caleb Lomu RT Utah
2.39 Chase Bisontis LG Texas A&M, IMHO the second best interior lineman in this draft behind Ioane from PSU.
2.55 Chris Brazell WR Tennessee 6'4" X receiver, 4.37 40
4.107 Billy Schrauth RG Notre Dame, very good inside lineman. 2nd round grade with an injury history.
5.139 Kaytron Allen RB Penn State, this is the guy you stick in on 3rd and short and goal line. He finds the endzone inside the 4 yard line. 5.
5.145 Parker Brailsford C Alabama, arguably one of the top zone scheme centers in the draft. He will need help with bull rushers, as he has a smaller frame.
5.149 Taurean York Will LB Texas A&M, good value here on a thin position on defense.
6.205 Eli Raridon TE Notre Dame, I watched every Irish game, he is a great blocking TE, with good hands to come off the block on designs or as a check down. He doesn't have Fannin's route skills
7.224 Taylen Green QB Arkansas, worth seeing the hype in person, probably a PS guy
7.228 Keyshaun Elliot LB Arizona State backup, will need to prove his worth as a special teamer to make the roster
7.249 Logan Fano EDGE Utah, good value here, probably relegated to PS

Now, first of all I expect them to do something in free agency which will more than likely make 2027 draft picks a more likely move than this draft above. It's a wait and see game. We should have a better idea of their plans in about 3 weeks.

Not sure he will still be available.....

If he's not, keeping our eyes on the prize and digging a little deeper may be just what the Proctor ordered.

You 100% had a mullet in the 80's, didn't you!?

I had a mullet in the 70's. The 80's kids were late to the party.

Damn bro, OG with the Tennessee Top Hat!

LOL I didn't move to Tennessee until I was in my mid 50's.

I was wearing Browns and Ohio State hats in SW Ohio. Still am in Tennessee.

Yeah, I thought of that right after I posted and realized you definitely weren't there in the seventies.

Nice

I was Mike Pruitt Walter Johnson bam bam ambrose