As the 2025 NFL season comes to its conclusion, ESPN's Ben Solak recently released its 2025 All-Rookie team before Week 18. Two Eagles rookies were announced with the honor, with one rookie possibly snubbed.
Eagles rookie offensive lineman Drew Kendall was named to Solak's Second-Team center, surprisingly. Kendall has played 25 snaps at center, which gives him the slight edge for No. 2 center on the All-Rookie team over Seahawks rookie Bryce Cabeldue. Cabeldue has played only six snaps at center this whole season for Seattle.
Kendall has appeared in six games this season for the Eagles, adding 15 snaps on special teams, part of the field goal unit. With the Eagles resting many of their starters during Week 18, Kendall may be in line for his first career start. Solak listed Jonah Monheim of the Jaguars as their First Team All-Rookie Center, who has recorded two starts (16 games) this season for Jacksonville.
Eagles have two on ESPN's All-Rookie Team, including star linebacker
No surprise to see this with Jihaad Campbell earning a first-team All-Rookie selection at linebacker for Solak. Campbell, who was the Eagles' first-round draft pick this year, looked to be a favorite at one point for Defensive Rookie of the Year, with Nakobe Dean out with an injury. After Dean's return to the starting lineup, Campbell was sidelined, appearing in only 26 defensive snaps for Philadelphia from Week 12 to Week 15.
With Dean dealing with an injury, Campbell is back in the fold, continuing to play at a high level. While Campbell isn't perfect, he is easily one of the best defensive rookies in the 2025 draft class. He will probably place in the top five in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting despite a four-game hiatus behind Carson Schwesinger. Campbell has totaled 70 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one interception over 16 games (nine starts) through 648 defensive snaps.
Missing on Solak's list is Andrew Mukuba, who sustained a lower-body injury that required surgery, keeping his status for the playoffs in doubt. Mukuba was one of the NFL's highest-rated rookie defensive backs and was on pace to possibly make a Pro Bowl push as an alternate.
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The Eagles are scheduled to finish out the season by resting their starters against the Washington Commanders in Week 18. Many of their rookies will have an opportunity to earn extended playing time this season.