78 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com staying close to home – even closer than when he lived in Athens, Georgia, as Freeling pointed out. The 21-year-old rookie will be playing home games just a short three-hour drive away up I-26 and I-77. “We are overjoyed and grateful that Monroe gets to play for the Panthers,” said his mom, Brandy. “Not only is Charlotte a quick trip from home, but Carolina is our home team, making it even more special that he gets to represent the Lowcountry.” While Freeling’s eldest brother Bridger resides in New York City, his older brother Tristan lives on IOP, and his younger brother Grayson attends USC. Freeling, who played his high school football at OCA in Mount Pleasant, became the first ever Landshark alum chosen in the NFL Draft. Former OCA quarterback Sam Hartman signed with the Washington Commanders in 2024 as an undrafted free agent, but Freeling is the only player from the school to be taken in the draft. Freeling has been described by NFL scouts and pundits as a raw talent with athleticism, agility and quickness. While his role with the team in his rookie season is yet to be determined at this early stage, his mentality is that he will start at left tackle. “I can’t go into this opportunity without thinking I’m going to start,” he stated. In the meantime, Freeling plans to work hard and do whatever the team asks of him. “I’ll give it my all,” he said. our sports L to R: Grayson, Bridger, Tristan, Monroe, Michael and Brandy Freeling posing in Bank of America Stadium with Monroe’s image displaying on the Panthers’ jumbotron. BUY • SELL • TRADE SPORTS CARDS TRADE DAYS POKEMON @BUCKSSPORTSCARDS BUCKSSPORTSCARDS.COM LIVE BREAKS ON TIKTOK AND WHATNOT 3006 S. MORGANS POINT RD. 843-936-2972 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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