The Linc – “We’ll look back on this draft as the spark that continued the Eagles’ NFC dominance”

Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/28/25.

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2025 NFL draft: Best picks, trades, QB fits and predictions – ESPN+
Make one prediction about this class for five years from now: We’ll look back on this draft as the spark that continued the Eagles’ NFC dominance. The Eagles doubled down on defense, and given the team’s track record of hitting on starters while also developing later-round picks, it’s exciting to think about what guys such as linebacker Jihaad Campbell, safety Andrew Mukuba and defensive tackle Ty Robinson can become. […] Which team produced your favorite class? Philadelphia Eagles. They played the board beautifully once again in drafting highly productive players at positions of need. And one year after winning a Super Bowl with a dominant defense, they selected five defenders to start their draft. Kyle McCord is a fun add as a developmental quarterback in Round 6, too.

Eagles make their White House visit today – PFT
Meanwhile, running back Saquon Barkley will apparently be there. He golfed with the President on Sunday, and he flew back to the White House with him on Air Force One. Barkley has pushed back against the criticism he received for it. “[S]ome people are really upset cause I played golf[] and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT,” Barkley said. “Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have [an] amazing day.” The Eagles generally are hoping to have an amazing day at the White House. Along with the parade and the ring ceremony, it’s one of the tangible spoils of the ultimately NFL victory. Regardless, those players who don’t see it that way aren’t required to go.

The Eagles picked 6 players from Daniel Jeremiah’s top 150 prospects list – BGN
Daniel Jeremiah is just one of many talented NFL Draft analysts but I’m always interested in what the former Philadelphia Eagles scout and current NFL Network personality has to say about college football prospects. One would think DJ must be a fan of this year’s Eagles draft class considering how they selected six players from his top 150 rankings. And this despite the Birds having just four selections within the top 150 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.

2025 UDFAs – Iggles Blitz
RB ShunDerrick Powell – Central Arkansas – 5-7, 183. Ran 4.40 at his Pro Day and boy do you see that on tape. Powell ran for 1,343 yards last season, averaging more than 8 yards per carry. Explosive runner. If you’re small, you better be fast and Powell is. While Powell is small, he doesn’t go down on first contact. He keeps his balance and runs hard. He has some KOR experience. It will be interesting to see if his speed shows up in Training Camp. That has to happen if he’s got any shot at the roster or practice squad.

Don’t be fooled: Eagles rookie has a definite mean streak – NBCSP
Don’t be fooled by Ty Robinson. Don’t be fooled by his calm and friendly demeanor off the field. Don’t be fooled by clips of him helping up quarterbacks after a big hit. Don’t be fooled by the fact that he was pre-med at Nebraska and one day wants to go into pediatric medicine. Because the Eagles’ newest defensive tackle has a mean streak. His defensive line coach at Nebraska, former NFL lineman Terrance Knighton, has seen in plenty over the past couple of years. “Don’t take his kindness for weakness,” Knighton said to NBC Sports Philadelphia by phone this weekend. “Off the field, he’s a really nice guy. You’d let him date your daughter. But when he crosses those white lines, he turns into a maniac. He knows how to flip the switch. I’ll say this: If I’m in a dark alley and I get into a fight, I’m taking Ty Robinson with me.”

Bowen: Eagles fans shouldn’t expect to find heaps of treasure behind Door, er, Day No. 3 – PHLY
Every rose has its thorn, Bret Michaels once reminded us, and for every Kenny Gainwell, there’s a JaCoby Stevens. Every Grant Calcaterra has its Kyron Johnson. The subject here is third-day NFL draft picks, something that sticks out for me from the Eagles’ just-completed selection weekend. They ended up making eight of their 10 picks on the third and final day of the draft. While Howie Roseman and his minions have done very well the last several years in every phase of the draft, I think Roseman would agree that Day Three is at best, hit-or-miss. In 2021, Roseman and company took Gainwell, a running back from Memphis, in the fifth round, 150th overall. A round later, 224th overall they took Stevens, a linebacker from LSU. Before leaving in free agency this offseason, Gainwell was a solid backup who played a prominent role in two Eagles Super Bowls. Stevens was active for one game as a rookie and never played in the NFL again. He’s now a recruiting coordinator at his alma mater.

Exclusive: Alec Halaby scouts the Eagles’ 2025 Draft Class – PE.com
LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama (Round 1, No. 31 overall): “Man, he’s a great player. I love watching him play. He’s springy, he’s explosive – there are a ton of adjectives you can use to describe him. When he’s in a pure stacked ‘backer role, he processes really well in the run game. He’s very fast to hit it. Really sure, reliable tackler. In the pass game, this is a guy who can match running backs, can match tight ends. He’s very alert and plays with very good vision. When you ask him to rush the passer, it’s electric when he comes from off the ball. He will blow up running backs, he will slither to the quarterback – he has a lot of different ways to get home. He can also drop out of the line of scrimmage in an overhang role if you want to create a five-down front either early or late and give teams a different presentation. And he can rush one-on-one against tackles. So, I think he is really good at all the core jobs and he can also do a lot of things that a lot of linebackers can’t do. We were fortunate that he was there when we picked.”

Daily Slop – 28 Apr 25 – Mayor Bowser & Josh Harris will reportedly announce agreement to build new stadium at RFK site today – Hogs Haven
“The Washington Commanders are going home. The organization has agreed to a deal with the District of Columbia to build a stadium at the site where they had their greatest success, according to sources familiar with the situation. Washington struck a deal to play where RFK Stadium — the team’s home from 1961-96 — still stands. An announcement is expected Monday morning.”

Cowboys secure a fierce group of edge rushers by selecting Donovan Ezeiruaku – Blogging The Boys
Nobody will blame them for going after pass rushers, as it’s one of the premium positions in the NFL. Load up and go! That’s the Operatus Mundi of most roster builders at the pro level. But what makes this weird is that the Cowboys keep doing this despite entering the draft deep at the position. They’ve had guys like DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory, Dorance Armstrong, and Dante Fowler on the team, yet they keep adding more edge rushers to the roster. And it’s good because those guys eventually left in free agency. Fowler is back this year, and the team added free agent Payton Turner, again keeping some decent depth on the end. Their edge rushing room entering the draft looked as follows: Micah Parsons, Marshawn Kneeland, Dante Fowler, Sam Williams, Payton Turner. And now they have Ezeiruaku, giving them six total. At first glance, this might not seem like the best use of premium draft resources, especially when they have so many other needs, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

Film breakdown: Jaxson Dart — the good, and the bad of the new Giants’ QB – Big Blue View
Dart has good overall arm talent and he CAN push the ball vertically with above-average accuracy. I wouldn’t say Dart has elite arm talent or the biggest arm in the world, but it’s sufficient for the NFL game; he has enough arm strength to access every part of the football field. He is willing to stand tall in the pocket and deliver through contact; he is a tough guy. He’s enough of an athlete to escape muddy pockets at the next level; I would say slightly worse than Bo Nix from last year’s draft, who just rushed for 430 yards in his rookie season. Overall, Dart is about to experience an entirely different – and possibly more challenging – way of playing quarterback, for the NFL is not conducive to the style he thrived within over the last three seasons. Dart was obviously comfortable in Kiffin’s scheme – that’s a good thing! Still, the conjecture about his transition may be detectable in a meeting room or during a workout, but the true nature of that transition may not be ascertained until semi-live reps (training camp). I am also slightly concerned about Dart’s decision-making under pressure, which he should see much more of in the NFL. Nevertheless, Dart is a solid prospect to bank on for development due to his projectable traits.

Browns Shedeur Sanders prank called during NFL draft by NFL coach’s son – Dawgs By Nature
What looked like a random childish prank now has even more layers as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator allowed information to become available, and his adult son used that information, trying to gain attention. Jax Ulbrich released a statement on social media stating he has spoken to Sanders to apologize.

NFL mock draft 2026: Introducing next year’s class with 5 QBs in first-round – SB Nation
As we put a bow on the 2025 NFL Draft, we have to understand that the NFL Draft cycle never sleeps. While teams bring in their newest members, scouts once again are on the road looking at 2026 prospects. We’re going to look ahead to 2026, which has a class with a lot of promise. Overall, I’m excited for this group. There’s a handful of pure offensive tackles in this class up and down the board, guys who could stay at tackle in the NFL. Leading off the group is Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa, a big and powerful player who shows nimble feet in the pass and run game. Mauigoa also did this as a freshman.

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