Jan. 23, 2026, 1:18 p.m. ET

The NFL Draft has always been an inexact science because it is. The Philadelphia Eagles have learned that lesson time and time again. Think about it. In the same selection meeting, they found one of their biggest first-round draft busts, Danny Watkins, and one of the greatest players the organization has ever seen in Round 6. Jason Kelce was added 168 picks later.

There are no guarantees with any rookie, but there are expectations. First and second-rounders are often expected to contribute immediately. Mid-rounders are supposed to comprise the meat of a roster. Late-rounders are bonuses if they work out. What can we say? Sometimes, teams get extremely lucky.

Moro Ojomo gets a massive pat on the back from Pro Football Focus.

As the 2023 NFL Draft approached, a growing contingent wanted the Eagles to draft Bijan Robinson if he was available. When the selection meeting arrived, Philadelphia did indeed raid the Texas Longhorns‘ cupboard, but they waited until Round 7. They instead drafted a defender: six-foot-three, 292-pound Moro Ojomo.

Something seemed special upon his arrival, but again, he was a seventh-rounder. He was also staring up the depth chart at the likes of Fletcher Cox, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, and Jalen Carter.

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Philadelphia saw fit to make room for him on the 53-man roster. He’s climbed out of obscurity and into relevance, earning complimentary evaluations like the one from Pro Football Focus recently.

“Ojomo announced himself on the biggest stage — the Eagles’ Super Bowl win over the Chiefs — and carried that level of play into the 2025 season. He ended the year with a higher PFF overall grade than Jalen Carter’s 71.0 and a higher PFF pass-rush grade than Jordan Davis’ 71.1, both first-round picks.” 

Those were the words of one Zach Tantillo from his recent offering, Secret Superstars: The most underrated impact players of the 2025 NFL season. Ojomo stopped being a secret a while ago. His six sacks this season were second among all Eagles. Six of his 38 tackles resulted in a loss of yardage.

“That production showed up in the box score, as well, as Ojomo recorded 54 pressures, the second most on the Eagles and the sixth most among all interior defenders. He also notched six sacks, the second most on the team.”

The Eagles have a lot of talent at the interior of their defensive line, and it’s time to pay two of them. Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter will land mammoth deals, which begs the question. How much cash will Philadelphia invest in the position?

This feels like Milton Williams all over again. Ojomo continues to play himself into a healthy payday, but his talent could lead him elsewhere. It seems unlikely they’d break the bank for Ojomo, and that isn’t because he’s undeserving. It’s because of the two stars they must pay, and because they also have Ty Robinson for a few more years.

The secret is out. Ojomo is a weapon, so enjoy him while he’s here. There is fear that he may not be for much longer.