Former Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, Jr. Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

Eagles draft son of former All-Pro defender

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Apr 27, 2024 3:26 PM ET

The Eagles went with a legacy pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.

Philadelphia selected Jeremiah Trotter Jr. on Saturday. They took the Clemson linebacker in the fifth round with the No. 155 overall pick.

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 27, 2024

Trotter Jr. is also the son of Eagles Hall of Famer Jeremiah Trotter. The elder Trotter, now 47, played eight seasons in Philly over three stints. He made two All-Pro teams and four Pro Bowls as an Eagle, starting during the team’s Super Bowl berth in the 2004 NFL season.

At 21 years old, Trotter Jr. can really play, too. Over the last two seasons at Clemson, he logged 13.0 sacks and four interceptions. He now becomes the latest big-name defender Philly has added in this year’s draft.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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