Blueprint [SHORTS]: The Process that led to Monroe Freeling Becoming a Panther

An ALL-ACCESS and NEVER SEEN BEFORE look into the Carolina Panthers process to drafting Monroe Freeling in the First Round of the 2026 Draft.

On this edition of the JJ and Luke podcast, the guys share their thoughts on the Panthers 2026 draft class, discuss the incredible size of the defensive line, react to the Panthers picking up Bryce Young's 5th year option, and so much more!

NFL fantasy analyst Michael F. Florio on the Panthers picking Chris Brazzell II in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks dishes on his health, recommitting to his faith, his relationship with Chubba Hubbard and more.

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard comments on his offseason with Jonathon Brooks, getting to play alongside another Canadian in John Metchie III and more.

Watch Panthers tackle Taylor Moton discuss the new additions to the offensive line group in Rasheed Walker and Monroe Freeling, his health, not thinking about retirement and more.

Watch new Panthers linebacker Jackson Kuwatch get the call welcoming him to the team after he was selected with the 227th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch seventh-round pick Jackson Kuwatch speak to the media after being drafted 227th overall to the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Panthers GM and President of Football Operations Dan Morgan, along with head coach Dave Canales put a bow on the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Carolina Panthers select Miami University RedHawks linebacker Jackson Kuwatch in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 227 overall pick (via a trade with the Miami Dolphins).

Panthers Southwest scout Caden McCloughan breaks down the Lee Hunter and Sam Hecht picks.

Panthers area scout Corey Fuller dishes on the team's decision to draft tackle Monroe Freeling with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Panthers Northeast scout Kaleb Leach shares his analysis of the 151st overall pick, safety Zakee Wheatley.

Panthers Mid-Atlantic area scout Jordan Trgovac shares her analysis of the 83rd overall pick, receiver Chris Brazzell II.

Watch new Panthers safety Zakee Wheatley get the call welcoming him to the team after he was selected with the 151st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch fifth-round pick Zakee Wheatley speak to the media after being drafted 151st overall to the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch new Panthers C Sam Hecht get the call welcoming him to the team after he was selected with the 144th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch fifth-round pick Sam Hecht speak to the media after being drafted 144th overall to the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Carolina Panthers select Penn State Nittany Lions safety safety Zakee Wheatley in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 151 overall pick (via a trade with the Miami Dolphins).

The Carolina Panthers select Kansas State Wildcats center Sam Hecht in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 144 overall pick (via a trade with the Tennessee Titans).

Watch fourth-round pick Will Lee III speak to the media after being drafted 129th overall to the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL International Fan of the Year Bjorn Baudler announces Carolina Panthers' selection of Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 129 overall pick (via a trade with the Chicago Bears).

Watch third-round pick Chris Brazzell II speak to the media after being drafted 83rd overall to the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch new Panthers WR Chris Brazzell II get the call welcoming him to the team after he was selected with the 83rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

General Manager/President of Football Operations Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales speak to the media after Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.