Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2025 Positional Wants: Working Again

Whereas I’ve watched highlights from the Super Bowl each day because it occurred, apparently a NEW season of soccer remains to be going to start out in September. Earlier than that may occur nonetheless, every group will get to pick out a variety of former school standouts within the annual NFL Draft (April 24-April 26) which takes place in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. this yr.

The Philadelphia Eagles could have the final choose within the first spherical, as a consequence of being the defending Tremendous Bowl champs after all, and 7 picks in rounds two by way of 5, though Govt VP/GM/Wizard Howie Roseman has been recognized to make a deal or two on draft weekend.

2025 Picks:

1st spherical (PHI), No. 32
2nd spherical (PHI), No. 64
third spherical (PHI), No. 96
4th spherical (DET), No. 130
fifth spherical (HOU), No. 161
fifth spherical (CLE by way of DET), No. 164
fifth spherical (WAS), No. 165
fifth spherical (PHI), No. 168

2026 Picks:

1st spherical (PHI)
2nd spherical (PHI)
third spherical (PHI)
third spherical (NYJ)
4th spherical (PHI)
fifth spherical (PHI)
fifth spherical (HOU)
seventh spherical (PHI)
4 compensatory picks too (third, 4th, fifth, sixth rounds I feel)

Potential Workforce Wants (2025 free brokers in parentheses):

EDGE (Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham)
LB (Zack Baun, Oren Burks, Ben VanSumeren; Nakobe Dean FA in 26)
OG (Mekhi Becton, Fred Johnson)
OT (Jack Driscoll; Darian Kinnard, Brett Toth FAs in 26)
TE (C.J. Uzomah FA; Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcatarra, E.J. Jenkins FA in 26)
CB (Isaiah Rodgers, Avonte Maddox FA; Darius Slay, Tristin McCollum, Eli Ricks, James Bradberry FAs in 26)

RB (Kenneth Gainwell)
IDL (Milton Williams; Jordan Davis, Thomas Booker IV FAs in 26)

Now that a variety of free agent choices have been made, we now have a greater thought of what the Birds would possibly do in the course of the draft.

The Eagles misplaced: Sweat (Cardinals), Rodgers (Vikings), Gainwell (Steelers), Williams (Patriots), Slay (Steelers), Burks (Bengals), Becton (Chargers), Graham (FA), Bradberry (FA)

The Eagles retained: Baun, VanSumeren

Undecided: Maddox, Uzomah, Johnson, Driscoll

The Eagles signed free brokers: LG Kenyon Green (Texans), EDGE Joshua Uche (Chiefs), RB A.J. Dillon (Packers), CB Adoree Jackson (Giants), LS Charley Hughlett (Browns), TE Harrison Bryant (Raiders), TE Kylen Granson (Colts), EDGE Patrick Johnson (Giants), PR/KR/WR/RB Avery WIlliams (Falcons)

Even with the addition of Dillon in free company, Philadelphia could be clever to usher in a again to problem Lew Nichols and Tyrion Davis-Value for depth. Dillon is coming off a neck harm that induced him to overlook all of final season and the final two video games of the 2023 season so it’s unclear how wholesome (or rusty) he’ll be.

So, with that being stated, let’s check out three potential ball carriers the Eagles may draft in April. (Age listed is “age on first day of the season.” Peak and weight is as listed on NFL.com draft profile.)

RJ Harvey, UCF, 5-foot-8, 205 kilos, fifth-year senior, 24 years outdated

• small in measurement however doesn’t draw back from contact
• affected person runner who waits for performs to develop after which bursts by way of the opening and previous defenders with razor-sharp cuts

• due to his insane slicing capability he too typically tried to bounce runs outdoors in school which works towards New Hampshire, however not towards New England
• regardless of a powerful 40-time on the mix, I wouldn’t classify him as a “velocity again,” as a result of he typically received chased down on lengthy runs even in his personal spotlight video
• competent as a cross catcher
• he’s positively on the older finish of the prospect spectrum, however he solely had 579 profession carries in school and two seasons as the highest RB at UCF so there may be nonetheless some tread left on the tires
• 2024 accolades: Third Workforce All-America (AP, Phil Steele); First Workforce All-Massive 12 (coaches, media, Phil Steele, CFN)
• 2024 stats: 232 makes an attempt, 1,577 yards (6.8 ypc), lengthy of 80, 22 dashing touchdowns; 20 catches, 267 yards (13.3 ypc), lengthy of 75, 3 receiving touchdowns; 1-of-1 passing, 18 yards
• Relative Athletic Score (RAS): 8.40 out of 10.00; 40-yard sprint time of 4.40 which rated a 9.67 out of 10.00
• Enjoyable truth: he was the QB of his highschool in Orlando that went defeated his sophomore yr however received the district championship the next season and made the state playoffs with a 12-2 file his senior season
• The Eagles ought to draft him in: 4th spherical

Kyle Monangai, Rutgers, 5-foot-8, 211 kilos, fifth-year senior, 23 years outdated

• runs kinda like a bowling bowl that has been personally wronged by a member of the opposing group’s protection
• he’s elusive within the open discipline however not quick, on brief or lengthy runs
• seems to have good palms however wasn’t a focus of the Rutgers passing assault so undecided that may be thought-about a “energy”
• didn’t have NFL Combine efficiency, which can drop him down draft boards
• 2024 accolades: Fourth Workforce All-American (Phil Steele); First Workforce All-Massive Ten (coaches, media, AP, Phil Steele); All-ECAC Offense; group captain (second yr)
• 2024 stats: 256 makes an attempt, 1,279 yards (4.9 ypc), lengthy of 62, 13 dashing touchdowns; 14 catches, 75 yards (5.4 ypc), lengthy of 14, 1 receiving landing
• Relative Athletic Score (RAS): 4.29 out of 10.00 (unofficial); 40-yard sprint time of 4.60 which rated a 5.56 out of 10.00 (his 10-yard and 20-yard splits had been rated worse)
• Enjoyable truth: led the Massive Ten in dashing in 2023
• The Eagles ought to draft him in: fifth spherical

Brashard Smith, SMU, 5-foot-10, 194 kilos, senior, 22 years outdated

• an abrupt speedster who can flip a small gap right into a 50+ yard landing
• wonderful cross catcher out of the backfield who may even be cut up outdoors in sure packages
• kick returner talents will make him all of the extra attractive to groups, particularly if he’s in a battle for a roster spot on the finish of coaching camp
• with such restricted time enjoying operating again he’ll be a developmental challenge for whichever group picks him

• wants so as to add weight to his body and energy to his decrease physique or else his ceiling might be third-down specialist/gadget participant
• 2024 accolades: First Workforce All-ACC (media, coaches, AP); Second Workforce All-ACC (Phil Steele); Second Workforce All-America (Sporting Information, AFCA); Third Workforce All-America (AP); Fourth Workforce All-America (Phil Steele); DCTF First Workforce All-Texas
• 2024 stats: 235 makes an attempt, 1,332 yards (5.7 ypc), lengthy of 71, 14 dashing touchdowns, 2 fumbles misplaced; 39 catches, 327 yards (8.4 ypc), lengthy of 33, 4 receiving touchdowns; 14 kick returns, 320 yards (22.9 ypr)
• Relative Athletic Score (RAS): 7.02 out of 10.00; 40-yard sprint time of 4.39 which rated a 9.73 out of 10.00
• Enjoyable truth: was a large receiver for 3 seasons at Miami (Fla.) earlier than transferring to SMU; he was additionally Second Workforce All-ACC as a kick returner in 2023
• The Eagles ought to draft him in: 4th spherical