Freeling is the kind of tackle who makes you bet on the future rather than the present — a 6-7 frame with near-perfect combine athleticism and pass-protection instincts that already flash as NFL-caliber, but a run-blocking game that screams 'I need 18 more months.' His lateral agility and length make him a nightmare for speed rushers in a zone scheme, and his 85.6 PFF pass-blocking grade validates what the tape shows: this kid can mirror. The problem is everything below the waist when he's asked to generate downhill power — he plays tall, lunges into blocks, and gets displaced by stout defenders who anchor and fight. In the right developmental situation behind a veteran, with a patient coaching staff and a wide-zone system waiting for him, Freeling could become a franchise left tackle. In the wrong one — a gap-heavy team that needs him to start Week 1 — he'll look like a reach.
- Elite lateral agility and mirror ability in pass sets — rare movement skills for a 6-7, 315-pound frame that validated at a 9.99 RAS
- Coveted length (34 3/4-inch arms) creates a wide strike zone that speed rushers must work around; sets a reliable edge with his outside hand
- Demonstrated rapid improvement trajectory across the 2025 season, with two-thirds of pressures allowed coming in his first three games
- Fluid second-level athlete who can peel off combo blocks and intercept scraping linebackers in space
- Competitive toughness — played through a high ankle sprain for the final two months of the season and texted his coach demanding to play
- Run blocking significantly lags pass protection — PFF gap-scheme grade of 53.5 exposes an inability to generate vertical push at the point of attack
- Plays tall through his hips and lunges into overextension, creating balance issues and falling off drive blocks consistently
- Limited starting experience (16-17 career starts) shows up in inconsistent stunt/blitz pickup and missed assignments under complexity
- Hand usage still developing — needs better strike placement, grip strength, and independent hand technique to finish at a higher rate
Daniel Jeremiah's combine comp. Similar profile: long-limbed, athletic left tackle who needed refinement early in his career but developed into a reliable, above-average starter. Both lean on length and movement skills rather than raw power, and both benefited from patient developmental environments.