Grading every pick the Philadelphia Eagles made in the 2025 NFL Draft: Howie Roseman misses on selecting a tight end

That's a wrap for the Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 NFL Draft. 

General manager Howie Roseman worked his magic once again as Philly started Day 1 of the draft with eight picks, but ended with 10.  

Roseman also managed to secure a 2026 fifth-round pick, which means the Eagles will have 12 total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including 11 in the first five rounds.

Below, we'll take a look at each of the Eagles' 2025 draft selections and hand Roseman's work a final draft grade.

Round 1, No. 31 overall: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Jihaad Campbell (6-foot-2 and 235 pounds) entered the draft as a projected top-15 pick, and the Eagles landed him at No. 31 overall.

​In his final season at Alabama, Campbell emerged as one of college football's premier linebackers, leading the Crimson Tide defense with 117 total tackles, including a team-high 54 solo stops. He also recorded 11.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. His standout performances earned him first-team All-SEC honors and semifinalist nods for both the Bednarik and Butkus Awards.

What the Eagles love so much about Campbell is his ability to play off-ball linebacker and edge, killing two birds with one stone in the Philly defensive needs department. His versatility to do both gives defensive coordinator Vic Fangio more options and a fun toy to mold into an eventual NFL star.

I think with the overall draft value along with massive upside that comes with Campbell and where the Eagles landed him on Day 1, it's hard to argue anything but an "A" for the pick. 

Grade: A

Round 2, No. 64 overall: Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas. 

Andrew Mukuba heads to Philly after an impressive 2024 season with the Longhorns, finishing with 69 tackles (41 solo), 12 pass breakups, five interceptions, and a forced fumble. One of the highlights of his final year came against Michigan, where he recorded his first interception as a Longhorn, tallied four tackles, and broke up two passes — a performance that earned him National Defensive Back of the Week honors.

Although the Eagles still have Reed Blankenship, Tristin McCollum, Andre Sam, Sydney Brown, and Lewis Cine in the safety rotation following the departures of Avonte Maddox and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Blankenship is the only one who has truly established himself as a proven impact player.

That means Mukuba, who is NFL-ready, should see plenty of action as a rookie.  

Grade: A

Round 4, No. 111 overall: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 310 pounds, Ty Robinson had a remarkable final season with the Cornhuskers in 2024. He started all 13 games, recording 37 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, and 7.0 sacks—all career highs. Additionally, he contributed four pass breakups, one blocked field goal, and a safety. His performance earned him second-team All-Big Ten honors. 

The Eagles' addition of Robinson helps bolster their defensive line depth, which was a key need after Milton Williams' departure in free agency. 

Grade: A

Round 5, No. 145 overall: Mac McWilliams, CB, UCF

Mac McWilliams played one season with the Knights after transferring from Alabama-Birmingham to UCF. He put his versatility on full display in 2024, tallying 32 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two pass breakups, and an interception. His standout performance earned him an 81.6 grade from PFF, the best grade for a UCF defense last fall. 

McWilliams isn't the fastest cornerback in the draft, but he will provide quality depth at outside and nickel cornerback.

Grade: B+

Round 5, No. 161 overall: Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia 

The Eagles love their Georgia Bulldogs. 

In a total of 51 games with the Bulldogs, Mondon amassed 212 total tackles, including 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and one interception. Mondon also showcased his versatility in pass defense, logging five pass breakups.

The Eagles covered their need at edge by drafting versatile linebacker Campbell on Day 1, so Mondon gives them depth at off-ball linebacker. 

It's hard to give any Georgia defender anything less than "A," especially this late in the draft. 

Grade: A

Round 5, No. 168 overall: Drew Kendall, C/G, Boston College

Drew Kendall started 37 games over three seasons at Boston College, earning first-team All-ACC honors in 2024. He allowed just five pressures and achieved an 83.1 pass-blocking grade, the highest on his team last fall.

Kendall's versatility will be significant for the Eagles' o-depth. While he was a three-year starter at center at BC, his size and skill set make him capable of playing both guard positions, too. This means he brings valuable depth behind starters such as Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson.

Grade: B+

Round 6, No. 181 overall: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse 

The Eagles have a solid QB room and could have added another position need here, but that doesn't take away the fact that Kyle McCord is a talented player. 

McCord made the move to Syracuse for the 2024 season after his time at Ohio State. He had an incredible lone season with the Orange where he broke program records for completions, attempts, passing yards, and touchdowns. While doing so, he racked up 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns, leading the nation in passing yards and finishing in the top 10 for the Heisman Trophy voting.

Grade: B

Round 6, No. 191 overall: Miles Hinton, OT, Michigan

Milton Hinton's path to the NFL started at Stanford, where he was part of the Cardinal's Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line. In 2023, he transferred to Michigan, where he started 20 games at right tackle and 11 at left tackle throughout his college career. In 2024, he earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors and played a key role in Michigan’s win over Ohio State. Hinton's mix of versatility and experience makes him a great addition to the Eagles' offensive line.

But he's not an immediate starter. 

Grade: B

Round 6, No. 207 overall: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

Cameron Williams became a key player on the Texas Longhorns' offensive line in 2024, starting all 15 games at right tackle. His strong performance was crucial to Texas's offensive success and College Football Playoff run. Throughout the year, he demonstrated a combination of physical power and technical ability, earning recognition as a finalist for the 2024 Joe Moore Award, which honors the nation's best offensive line.

Williams is unlikely to start as a rookie but is another great depth piece on the Eagles' o-line. 

Grade: B+

Round 6, No. 209 overall: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Edge, Virginia Tech 

​Antwaun Powell-Ryland delivered a standout performance for the Virginia Tech Hokies in 2024, establishing himself as one of college football's premier pass rushers. Over 12 games, Powell-Ryland amassed 43 total tackles (29 solo), 19 tackles for loss, and 16 sacks, ranking third in the FBS for sacks and second in tackles for loss.

Powell-Ryland's selection adds depth to the Eagles' edge rusher group that features Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Azeez Ojulari, Bryce Huff, and Josh Uche.

Grade: B+

Final Word

Roseman and the Eagles may have missed on a tight end, but that just means Dallas Goedert likely isn't going anywhere. 

They also didn't snag Mekhi Becton's future replacement, so it looks like the job is Tyler Steen's to lose, again. 

Aside from that, the Eagles did what they do best in the draft, which is stack the trenches with what looks like quality depth pieces. 

As long as the first few picks work out, then they're in great shape.  

Final Grade: A-