The 2025 NFL draft concluded on Saturday after a three-day event beginning on April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. WGAL is examining each draft selection for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers. In this edition, we will focus on the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Round 1, No. 31 overall- Alabama LB Jihad CampbellNear the end of the first round, the Eagles traded the No. 32 overall selection and No. 164 in the fifth round to the Kansas City Chiefs for No. 31 overall to select Campbell.Linebacker wasn’t necessarily a glaring need for the Eagles, but general manager Howie Roseman said Campbell was a top 10 prospect on their draft board. With Nakobe Dean recovering from a torn patellar tendon and Oren Burks leaving in free agency, the Eagles shored up depth at the position. To begin the season, Campbell could see some starting work as an off-ball linebacker opposite of all-pro Zack Baun.He also has experience rushing the passer, so the Eagles could deploy him in relief for Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith Jr. Draft grade: A Round 2, No. 64 overall- Texas S Andrew MukubaAfter losing multiple defensive backs in the offseason, the Eagles filled a need at the safety position with Mukuba. A four-year starter at Texas, Mukuba has experience playing safety and nickel cornerback.Mukuba is considered small for the safety position (6-foot-0, 185 pounds) but with a spot opened alongside Reed Blankenship, he could be in for a training camp battle with Sydney Brown. The Eagles may have been able to wait on Mukuba in the third round, but I have no issue with them making sure they got their man. Draft grade: B+Round 4, No. 111 overall- Nebraska DT Ty RobinsonAnother spot where the Eagles filled a position after losing Milton Williams to the New England Patriots in free agency, Robinson was one of my favorite defensive tackles in the middle rounds of the draft. Robinson’s 15 tackles for loss in 2024 was the most by a Nebraska player since Ndamukong Suh in 2009. He comes in with plenty of reps under his belt after starting 47 games in college. He will be a key reserve for the Eagles in 2025. Draft grade: A Round 5, No. 145 – Central Florida CB Mac McWilliamsWith Cooper DeJean potentially taking over for departed Darius Slay at outside corner, McWilliams could be an option at nickel for the Eagles. His 5-foot-10, 191 pound frame with a 4.41 second 40-yard dash is the perfect size for the position. Worst case scenario, McWilliams will be a reserve player that see special teams work. Draft grade: BRound 5, No. 161 – Georgia LB Smael Mondon Jr. A surprise to no one, the Eagles dipped back into the pool of former Georgia Bulldog players, selecting Mondon with their second fifth-round selection. He becomes the sixth former Bulldog to be drafted on the defensive side of the ball for the Eagles in recent years. In his three years as a starter for the Bulldogs, Mondon has experience at inside and outside linebacker. With a full linebacker room, look for him to carve out a role on special teams in year one. Draft grade: BRound 5, No. 168 – Boston College C Drew KendallThe Eagles finally address the offensive side of the ball with their third and final selection in the fifth round. Kendall was named first-team All-ACC in 2024, starting 37 games at center for Boston College.The Eagles didn’t have a backup center behind Cam Jurgens, and the team could also try him at guard, providing Jurgens stays healthy. Draft grade: ARound 6, No. 181 – Syracuse QB Kyle McCordThis is one of the few picks that I questioned for the Eagles, but not because of McCord’s lack of talent. I thought this could be a spot where the Eagles addressed the tight end position with uncertainty surrounding the long-term plans for Dallas Goedert. But the Eagles seem to always draft a quarterback in the draft. Jalen Hurts is the franchise quarterback for years to come and Tanner McKee was more than adequate in his limited playing time as a rookie in 2024. McCord will be in a battle with Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the QB3 position. Draft grade: B-Round 6, No. 191 (from Denver) – Michigan OT Myles HintonWith Lane Johnson getting older and not much behind him in terms of depth, the Eagles elected to draft the massive Hinton (6-foot-7, 323 pounds) who has the versatility to plug in at both tackle spots. If he makes the team, he could compete for the swing tackle role. Draft grade: A-Round 6, No. 207 (from Jets)- Texas OT Cameron Williams With offensive line guru Jeff Stoutland in the fold, the Eagles took another chance on a developmental tackle in Williams. He will take some time to get up to speed at the NFL level, but could provide some back-end depth if he makes the team.Draft grade: BRound 6, No. 209 – Virginia Tech DE Antwaun Powell-RylandI think the Eagles found a steal in Powell-Ryland so late in the draft. He finished third in the FBS last season with 16 sacks and has 25.5 takedowns total over the last two years. After losing Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham, the Eagles use a late-round pick for depth at an important position. Draft grade: A
The 2025 NFL draft concluded on Saturday after a three-day event beginning on April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
WGAL is examining each draft selection for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In this edition, we will focus on the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Round 1, No. 31 overall- Alabama LB Jihad Campbell
Near the end of the first round, the Eagles traded the No. 32 overall selection and No. 164 in the fifth round to the Kansas City Chiefs for No. 31 overall to select Campbell.
Linebacker wasn’t necessarily a glaring need for the Eagles, but general manager Howie Roseman said Campbell was a top 10 prospect on their draft board.
With Nakobe Dean recovering from a torn patellar tendon and Oren Burks leaving in free agency, the Eagles shored up depth at the position.
To begin the season, Campbell could see some starting work as an off-ball linebacker opposite of all-pro Zack Baun.
He also has experience rushing the passer, so the Eagles could deploy him in relief for Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith Jr.
Draft grade: A
Round 2, No. 64 overall- Texas S Andrew Mukuba
After losing multiple defensive backs in the offseason, the Eagles filled a need at the safety position with Mukuba.
A four-year starter at Texas, Mukuba has experience playing safety and nickel cornerback.
Mukuba is considered small for the safety position (6-foot-0, 185 pounds) but with a spot opened alongside Reed Blankenship, he could be in for a training camp battle with Sydney Brown.
The Eagles may have been able to wait on Mukuba in the third round, but I have no issue with them making sure they got their man.
Draft grade: B+
Round 4, No. 111 overall- Nebraska DT Ty Robinson
Another spot where the Eagles filled a position after losing Milton Williams to the New England Patriots in free agency, Robinson was one of my favorite defensive tackles in the middle rounds of the draft.
Robinson’s 15 tackles for loss in 2024 was the most by a Nebraska player since Ndamukong Suh in 2009. He comes in with plenty of reps under his belt after starting 47 games in college.
He will be a key reserve for the Eagles in 2025.
Draft grade: A
Round 5, No. 145 – Central Florida CB Mac McWilliams
With Cooper DeJean potentially taking over for departed Darius Slay at outside corner, McWilliams could be an option at nickel for the Eagles.
His 5-foot-10, 191 pound frame with a 4.41 second 40-yard dash is the perfect size for the position.
Worst case scenario, McWilliams will be a reserve player that see special teams work.
Draft grade: B
Round 5, No. 161 – Georgia LB Smael Mondon Jr.
A surprise to no one, the Eagles dipped back into the pool of former Georgia Bulldog players, selecting Mondon with their second fifth-round selection.
He becomes the sixth former Bulldog to be drafted on the defensive side of the ball for the Eagles in recent years.
In his three years as a starter for the Bulldogs, Mondon has experience at inside and outside linebacker. With a full linebacker room, look for him to carve out a role on special teams in year one.
Draft grade: B
Round 5, No. 168 – Boston College C Drew Kendall
The Eagles finally address the offensive side of the ball with their third and final selection in the fifth round.
Kendall was named first-team All-ACC in 2024, starting 37 games at center for Boston College.
The Eagles didn’t have a backup center behind Cam Jurgens, and the team could also try him at guard, providing Jurgens stays healthy.
Draft grade: A
Round 6, No. 181 – Syracuse QB Kyle McCord
This is one of the few picks that I questioned for the Eagles, but not because of McCord’s lack of talent.
I thought this could be a spot where the Eagles addressed the tight end position with uncertainty surrounding the long-term plans for Dallas Goedert.
But the Eagles seem to always draft a quarterback in the draft. Jalen Hurts is the franchise quarterback for years to come and Tanner McKee was more than adequate in his limited playing time as a rookie in 2024.
McCord will be in a battle with Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the QB3 position.
Draft grade: B-
Round 6, No. 191 (from Denver) – Michigan OT Myles Hinton
With Lane Johnson getting older and not much behind him in terms of depth, the Eagles elected to draft the massive Hinton (6-foot-7, 323 pounds) who has the versatility to plug in at both tackle spots.
If he makes the team, he could compete for the swing tackle role.
Draft grade: A-
Round 6, No. 207 (from Jets)- Texas OT Cameron Williams
With offensive line guru Jeff Stoutland in the fold, the Eagles took another chance on a developmental tackle in Williams.
He will take some time to get up to speed at the NFL level, but could provide some back-end depth if he makes the team.
Draft grade: B
Round 6, No. 209 – Virginia Tech DE Antwaun Powell-Ryland
I think the Eagles found a steal in Powell-Ryland so late in the draft.
He finished third in the FBS last season with 16 sacks and has 25.5 takedowns total over the last two years.
After losing Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham, the Eagles use a late-round pick for depth at an important position.
Draft grade: A