It’s time for some very important #JerseyNumberAnalytics.
With rookie minicamp underway, the Philadelphia Eagles officially announced jersey numbers for their 2025 NFL Draft picks and undrafted free agent signings.
Here’s an overview with our signature #JerseyNumberAnalytics to follow.
EAGLES DRAFT PICKS
LB Jihaad Campbell – 30
S Andrew Mukuba – 24
DT Ty Robinson – 95
CB Mac McWilliams – 22
LB Smael Mondon Jr. – 42
C/G Drew Kendall – 66
QB Kyle McCord – 19
OT Myles Hinton – 78
OT Cameron Williams – 73
EDGE Antwaun Powell-Ryland – 93
UNDRAFTED ROOKIE FREE AGENTS
WR Darius Cooper – 41
LB Lance Dixon – 41
S Maxen Hook – 37
DB Brandon Johnson – 35
RB Montrell Johnson Jr. – 34
DB B.J. Mayes – 49
WR Taylor Morin – 45
OT Hollin Pierce – 63
RB ShunDerrick Powell – 39
ANALYSIS
As the undisputed authority on jersey number analysis, here are my incredibly important takes:
- It’s important to remember that these numbers are not necessarily permanent. Some numbers will be freed up when the roster is trimmed down to 53 players. For example: Quinyon Mitchell wore No. 30 last offseason before switching to No. 27 shortly before the regular season began.
- No. 30 for Campbell isn’t ideal. That’s just not a linebacker number (although it is more of a LB number than an edge rusher number). He did wear it at Alabama before switching to No. 11 last season, so, at least there’s some history there. But it’d be good to see him switch. No. 59 could be good if Thomas Booker IV doesn’t make the team or is willing to change his number. I think No. 95 could’ve looked cool for a pass rushing linebacker, like how it worked for Mychal Kendricks.
- No. 24 for Mukuba is not bad. We haven’t seen a full-time safety wear that for the Eagles since Corey Graham in 2018 (no, I’m not counting James Bradberry last year). Mukuba wore No. 4 at Texas so he’s keeping an element of his college look.
- No. 95 is a solid look for Robinson. Pretty straightforward.
- McWilliams is No. 22 since Kelee Ringo apparently changed to No. 7 (trust me, we’ll have more on that when we get official confirmation on veteran jersey numbers). That’s a really good get for a Day 3 rookie. He’s going to have a successful career.
- Smael Mondon Jr. is smart to take Oren Burks’ old number. If he can develop into what Burks was for the Eagles, that would be a really good outcome. Not a great number in a vaccum but there are worse looks for a backup LB.
- Kendall is listed at a center/guard and No. 66 fits that description.
- Oof. No. 19 for McCord is no good. He should aim to change if/when he gets the opportunity. Otherwise, he doesn’t stand a chance at having success in the NFL.
- No. 78 and No. 73 are fine for Hinton and Williams, respectively, as backup offensive linemen. From the two, Williams has more of a guard number.
- APR should be happy because No. 93 is a great number for a late Day 3 pick. But as a smaller edge rusher, the big number doesn’t really fit him. But maybe he’s smart to try to make himself appear bigger than he really is.
- Cooper and Dixon sharing a number on different sides of the ball is a reminder that UDFAs are fighting an uphill battle to earn respect.
- The Eagles haven’t had a player who wore No. 37 in a game for them since Mac McCain in 2021. Hook has an opportunity to change that. Marcus Epps first wore No. 37 in Philly before switching to No. 22. Maybe Hook can follow in his footsteps.
- I am unmoved by the Brandon Johnson, Montrell Johnson Jr., and B.J. Mayes numbers.
- No. 45 is not a good look for a wide receiver but Morin could get a new number if he’s able to establish himself as the new Britain Covey and make the team.
- Pierce wearing No. 63 is weird because he has tackle size but that’s more of a guard number. For what it’s worth, he was seen lining up at guard on the first day of rookie minicamp.
- No. 39 is a fitting number for Powell as a player who potentially profiles as a scatback.
