The Eagles may have reached a bit, but the consensus is that they nailed their second round pick.
The Eagles stayed put in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft and ended up selecting Texas DB/S Andrew Mukuba at No. 64 overall.
Reactions weren’t far behind with the consensus being that Mukuba will be a great fit in Vic Fangio’s defense, and he has some versatility as far as moving to the slot or playing safety (see: C.J. Gardner-Johnson replacement?). Several analysts suggested that the Eagles may have reached a bit for someone they considered a third round value, but with the last pick in both Rounds 2 and 3, Howie Roseman and his staff probably didn’t want to wait much longer.
Mukuba’s size is another thing being questioned, but so was DeVonta Smith’s frame and we all know how that worked out. The second-round pick has the instincts and talent he’ll need to find a way on the field, and there’s a role for him right away if he can rise to the challenge.
mukUBA THE NEW CHAUNCEY pic.twitter.com/F2TclIQguq
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 26, 2025
MUKUBBAAAAAAA LETS GOOOO
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 26, 2025
Andrew Mukuba has the same type of alignment and positional versatility that CGJ had. Will be a starting safety by no later than next year. High character, great instincts and ball skills.
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) April 26, 2025
Mukuba, 22, is 5-11 and 186. He ran a 4.45 40.
Transferred from Clemson this past year and impressed in the Texas defense. Fits Vic Fangio’s defense — flies to the ball. https://t.co/h3KqR2Gqs9
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 26, 2025
Andrew Mukuba was a blue star player (one of my favorites) for me in this class. Needs to gain weight, but the instincts, physicality and coverage skills are excellent.
Love the pick for Philly. pic.twitter.com/apFyzpp63l
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) April 26, 2025
Former #Eagles DT Beau Allen announced the pick in Green Bay and labeled Mukuba a “defensive back,” which makes sense. He played some slot in college and may have size (5-11, 186, 30-inch arms) better suited for there than at safety.
More than likely, the Eagles will bring him… https://t.co/66lbM5sH8i
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) April 26, 2025
Andrew Mukuba Scouting Report:
Bio: 4* recruit who became the first true freshman defensive starter for Clemson since 1972. He started 31 of 35 games over 3 seasons for Clemson and then transferred to Texas for his senior season.
Physical: 22 years old, 5’11” (40th percentile),… pic.twitter.com/d0jJCnoKPQ
— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) April 26, 2025
Andrew Mukuba is a FS prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 5.12 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 590 out of 1206 FS from 1987 to 2025.https://t.co/cOKIl5nwlF pic.twitter.com/O96JnhVTwO
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 4, 2025
Makuba is a 5-11, 186 pound safety who can play in the slot, so he could be Cooper DeJean’s backup and perhaps start on back end with Blankenship. A four-year starter who had 5 picks last year.
— Ed Kracz (@kracze) April 26, 2025
I had the #Eagles taking Andrew Mukuba in my one and only mock draft, albeit one round later.
Here’s what I wrote earlier this week: https://t.co/qRelGP4bRT pic.twitter.com/6JCNvSno0l
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) April 26, 2025
Howie Roseman is so clearly the best general manager in the sport. Just running circles around the rest of the league
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) April 26, 2025
The Eagles stay at No. 64 and take Andrew Mukuba, safety out of Texas.
He joins a safety room that must backfill the C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade. Sydney Brown will compete for the spot opposite Reed Blankenship, who has one year left in his contract.
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) April 26, 2025
Quick notes on Eagles’ second-round pick (No. 64) Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas:
• 5-11, 186 pounds
• Three years at Clemson, played 2024 at Texas
• Had 5 INTs, 11 PBUs at UT in 2024
• Ran a 4.45 at the Combine
• Ranked 72 on consensus big board
• Ranked 76 by Daniel Jeremiah— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) April 26, 2025
Eagles take safety Andrew Mukuba. I had him rated as a 3rd, but late 2nd is still good value. He had 5 INTs for Texas last year. Versatile DB who is a good fit for Vic Fangio’s scheme. Good pick.
— Tommy Lawlor (@lawlornfl) April 26, 2025
Andrew Mukuba.
10/10, no notes. @Eagles #NFLDraft2025 pic.twitter.com/1EHT3FaKOT
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) April 26, 2025
Nick and I are in lockstep on Texas safety Andrew Mukuba — a playmaking safety.
We called our shot with Quinyon Mitchell, let’s see if we can do it again in 2025. I think the Eagles could trade up into the early 3rd round for him. https://t.co/lQUyOo3URG
— Eagles Eric (@EaglesXsandOs) March 11, 2025
Andrew Mukuba hearing his name called…
This place erupted!
Meet the newest member of the Philadelphia Eagles #HookEm | #Texas pic.twitter.com/uI7p9a7uCb
— Cory Mose (@Cory_Mose) April 26, 2025
.@Eagles @TexasFootball @Andrewmukuba2 Mukuba has ball skills. I need my safeties to take the ball away. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/Zo1mNpwqfC
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 26, 2025
The Eagles just got a tone-setter in Andrew Mukuba.
His 93.2 IGA Score® ranks in the 93rd percentile for In-Game Athleticism™ — with verified closing speed and range that shows up when the play breaks down.
IGA Score®: 93.2 (93rd percentile)
Versatile safety who plays… https://t.co/8UCws4bZUP pic.twitter.com/tVhcU9egIK
— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) April 26, 2025
Andrew Mukuba zero penalties over his final 26 games in college. Impressive for a player that is around the ball so much.
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) April 26, 2025
Steve Sarkasian in a statement about Andrew Mukuba: “What a great addition to our program Andrew was. Not just as a player, but as a leader, a teammate and a tremendous example of hard work and dedication. He just puts his head down, gives it all he’s got all of the time and is…
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 26, 2025
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