The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent plenty of capital on their offensive line in recent drafts. Selections like Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, and Zach Frazier have all panned out so far, providing some stability on the offensive line. However, the left tackle spot is still questionable to some, like Brett Kollmann. He thinks Georgia’s Monroe Freeling could solve that problem.

Taking part in a first-round mock draft Monday on the Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny, Kollmann took Freeling at the 21st overall pick.

“We’re still waiting for Broderick Jones to be something, and he’s going into the last year of his rookie deal. I don’t think they picked up the fifth-year option…[in] 2027, they might need a tackle anyway. And do we think that Freeling, who is an inexperienced guy…can be our starter in 2027 and beyond, and we just have that taken care of?” Kollmann asked. “I think I’m talking myself into it. Let’s go with Freeling.”

The Steelers aren’t empty at the position. Jones suffered a serious neck injury that’s hard to return from. But he started to build some consistency before that injury. If he makes a full recovery and gets back to that form, the position is less of a need.

Dylan Cook also provides some security there, though he’s a risk. He played well when the Steelers started him at the end of the 2025 season. But he got plenty of help and only played in six games. This small sample size presents a risk if the Steelers choose him to protect Aaron Rodgers, especially since the latter would turn 43 late next season.

But if Monroe Freeling is available, the Steelers will have to consider him. According to the Mock Draft Database, Freeling is currently 11th on the big board. Our own Alex Kozora also graded him as an early-mid first-round talent in his scouting report. There’s a solid chance he doesn’t make it to the 21st pick at all.

The left tackle has much promise. Freeling plays with a ton of power backed by a large frame. He’s aggressive while run-blocking, can pull, doesn’t struggle with penalties, and plays with toughness and grit. He doesn’t have a ton of speed and can be vulnerable against athletic, flexible edge rushers. But he’s a prospect with a high ceiling.

After the Steelers addressed multiple other needs in free agency, they could conceivably draft an offensive tackle in the first round. If that’s a position they want to draft in the first round, Monroe Freeling is certainly worth considering.