Grading the Eagles' draft
Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jihaad Campbell is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 31 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles
Grade: B+
Best Pick: LB Jihaad Campbell, No. 31 Overall
What We Liked: Days one and two felt like a coup. Letting the Eagles get a weapon like Campbell in their second level, and maybe even get some reps on edge, feels like we're asking them to run back a second Super Bowl in a row. Pair him with Andrew Mukuba (No. 64), a lightning-quick safety who is an absolute ballhawk, and it seems like the highlight reel is ready to be replayed. I also dig the value on Drew Kendall (No. 168), a very athletic center prospect who could push Tyler Steen and Cam Jurgens for starting reps.
Not Sure About: Perhaps we were expecting too much, but this doesn't feel quite like the collection of steals we're used to from the Eagles, especially in day three. Mac McWilliams (No. 145) was not a draftable talent on our board and does not add meaningful depth to the cornerback room, though he may play on special teams. Linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (No. 161) is a Georgia guy whom general manager Howie Roseman clearly loves, but this time, the fifth round almost feels like pushing it for a guy who is more of a downhill run-stopper with a lacking mind for coverage. The team also doesn't feel like it's building for the near future anymore.
--Dean Bruce, special to Field Level Media
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