What a weekend. What an intriguing NFL Draft. One of Daniel Jeremiah's top-ranked prospects sat atop his list of the 'best remaining targets' until Round 5 on Day 3. The Philadelphia Eagles allegedly entered the Shedeur Sanders sweepstakes, but the Cleveland Browns traded ahead of the Birds to acquire him. Philly eventually landed a QB who hails from the City of Brotherly Love. He endured a few prank calls in the process.
Howie Roseman did Howie Roseman things. His Eagles entered the party as owners of eight picks. His usual ingenuity parlayed that into a ten-man draft class and a fifth-round selection in 2026.
Undrafted free agents were added. We'll have plenty of time to talk about them, but today we discuss the mid to late-round guys and each one's best and worst trait. Howie and his staff added two Birds to the nest between Rounds 1 and 3 and another eight between Rounds 4 and 7.
Here's your mini scouting report.
Defensive Tackle Ty Robinson, Nebraska Cornhuskers
An excellent NFL Combine and a 4.83-second 40-yard dash helped a ton here, but Ty Robinson already had a nice resume before that. 37 tackles... Seven sacks... A six-foot-five and 310-pound frame...
Best traits: Plays with a high motor and tosses anyone around who places their hands in the wrong place
Worst trait: Lacks bend and can play with a too-high pad level
Cornerback Mac McWilliams, UCF Knights
Cornerback Mac McWilliams is a solid zone cover guy who is best at off-coverage but also stands at five-foot-ten while weighing in at 191 pounds. That screams 'slot corner'. Might this be Cooper DeJean's backup?
Best traits: Physical and tackles well
Worst traits: Leverage, short arms, and small hands
Linebacker Smael Mondon, Georgia Bulldogs
Smael Mondon isn't as fast as Nolan Smith, but their games look familiar, and oh, look! Now, they're teammates in Philly!
Best trait: Experienced at playing in important, high-profile games
Worst trait: Injuries (plagued by a foot injury in 2023 and 2024)
Center Drew Kendall, Boston College Eagles
The son of a former NFL player, Pete Kendall, Drew is a 2024 First-Team All-ACC nod who won't crack the starting lineup, but he gives the Birds some insurance should anything happen to Cam Jurgens in terms of injury.
Best traits: Excellent knowledge of how to use his hands, even better fundamentals
Worst traits: Average size and lacks versatility (seemingly can only play center)
Quarterback Kyle McCord, Syracuse Orange
The Philly kid has come home. He won't be starting or backing Jalen Hurts up. He's the backup's backup. That's okay though. He came from the Ohio State QB school, spent a year in Syracuse, and now lands in Philly's QB factory.
Best traits: Poised pocket presence and doesn't seem to be bothered by the blitz
Worst trait: NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compares him to Mitch Trubisky
Offensive Tackle Myles Hinton, Michigan Wolverines
When it's all said and done, we might be talking about Myles Hinton like he's the best offensive lineman Philly drafted this time around. He's huge (six-foot-seven and 323 pounds), but he isn't awkward. Like Kendall, his father, Chris Hinton, played in the NFL.
Best trait: Nice athleticism with even better technique (for the most part)
Worst trait: Despite satisfactory technique, he can sometimes struggle with leverage
Offensive Tackle Cameron Williams, Texas Longhorns
Cameron Williams played the starting right tackle position for the Longhorns this season. Of everyone Philly drafted this time around, he seems the only prospect we could see eventually take over for Lane Johnson.
But, we honestly don't see that as a good idea right now. He's going to need to be brought along slowly.
Best trait: A good, solid understanding of the position. He rides edge rushers around the QB well.
Worst trait: Can, at times, struggle with getting his feet set, allowing for an unsteady anchor
EDGE Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Virginia Tech Hokies
Philly wrapped this draft class by taking another edge rusher. This one may have something. Antwaun Powell-Ryland plays with a high motor and punch. He's a violent tackler which will certainly endear him to Eagles fans.
Best trait: A powerful bull rush, one that pushes blockers where they don't want to go.
Worst trait: Though he's violent and strong, his get off and launch are average to below average. Do with that information what you will.
Verdict: This is a nice draft class. Howie Roseman and crew have put a few together. Overall, each prospect gets a passing grade, individually and collectively.