Eagles made their stance on Jalyx Hunt crystal clear at training camp

From Jordan Mailata to Nolan Smith, Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Jalyx Hunt has not been able to escape the praises that have been pointed in his direction.

In ESPN Eagles beat reporter Tim McManus' training camp report, one note he made was how his teammates have been giving compliments to the second-year defender. Many of them think he will be a star in the making.

"Edge rusher Jalyx Hunt has been getting a lot of love from his teammates early on at camp. Left tackle Jordan Mailata said he 'has tendencies like Micah [Parsons], to be able to cut on a dime like that,' adding that Hunt is 'going to be a star.' Fellow edge rusher Nolan Smith struck a similar tone, saying Hunt was going to be "the best thing since sliced bread." The Eagles need someone to step up following the departure of Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat, and Hunt is the primary candidate to do so."

Hunt has some big shoes to fill off the edge in 2025

It's no easy task to ask a guy who played 25% of the defensive snaps and just 1.5 sacks in his rookie year to take a massive leap in Year 2, but Hunt feels different from other second-year defenders. Eagles fans really saw the potential in Hunt in the postseason when he had 10 tackles, three quarterback hits, and 1.5 sacks in four games.

That postseason run by Hunt is one of the main reasons the Eagles moved on from Bryce Huff and traded him. Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche are more than capable of hopping in the starting lineup off the edge if they need to, but Hunt's potential is too high for the Eagles not to have him on the field.

Smith is already at the level where he can take over Sweat's top spot as a pass rusher. Hunt is being looked like as the number two guy in the starting lineup.

The Eagles seem excited to see what Hunt can do in 2025 as it could be an incredible run over the next few years for Philly's young, but talented defense.