Awards Are In …

The Eagles emerged from draft weekend with an enticing 10-player haul, including two presumed starters – primed for prominent roles at minimum – in addition to scooping up a crucial rotational interior defensive lineman.

Howie Roseman, the team’s personnel shot-caller, utilized Day 3 to target upside-laden dart throws at positions of need, including an offensive tackle and edge rusher.

Each prospect showcased the tools and athleticism the team covets and now join what’s arguably the NFL’s top group of assistant coaches to hone their respective craft.

After taking a few days to fully assess the Eagles’ 2025 draft class, I listed my picks in a few different categories:

GETTY IMAGES: Eagles first-round LB Jihaad Campbell was a top-player on their board who fell to 31st.

The Best: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

The No. 10-ranked prospect on my “DiCecco Big Board,” Campbell was a massive steal for the defending Super Bowl champs, who traded up a spot with Kansas City to ensure they landed their guy.

Following the selection, Roseman, the team’s executive vice president of football operations, expanded on his thought process behind the selection.

“This was a top-10 player on our board,” Roseman said. “We do not have any long-term concerns with his health. We look at the draft as a long-term opportunity for our team. We have a lot of confidence this guy’s going to be here and play at a really high level for a long time.

“When you’re in a draft and you’re picking at the end of the first round, you don’t have an opportunity to get a top-10 player on your board – a guy who can affect the quarterback, a guy who can affect the passing game. For us, it was a no brainer. Local kid, great character. So we were really excited to add him.”

Roseman, during that same presser, lauded Campbell’s ability to hunt opposing quarterbacks off the edge, in his addition to affecting the passing game from a coverage perspective.

The consensus top-rated off-ball linebacker, Campbell brings a multi-faceted skill set that likely endeared to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

Campbell can help the Eagles in multiple spots, so I’m not expecting him to be pigeon holed into one. At 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, 4.52 speed and boasting a souped-up skill set, Campbell — a lifelong Eagles fan — racked up 117 tackles (12 for loss), five sacks, and two forced fumbles last season for the Crimson Tide.

My Favorite: Drew Mukuba, S, Texas

Any listener or reader following along throughout the pre-draft process already knows how bullish I’ve been on Mukuba. And slotting in between 65-70 on my big board, the pick was made right within range.

This is a pick that presumably received the Fangio stamp of approval, as Mukuba embodies the traits of many Fangio safeties over the coordinator’s storied career.

Instincts and versatility are important characteristics, but what really stood out to me watching Mukuba play is his ball skills and football intelligence. The latter could aid the Texas product in expediting his immersion into the defense.

On the smaller side at 5-foot-11, 186 pounds, Mukuba will probably have to enhance his frame and play strength to match the physical nature with which he plays the game, but the team landed a savvy and productive backend player poised to make an early impact.

GETTY IMAGES: The Eagles took a chance in Round 6 on Va. Tech EDGE product Antwaun Powell-Ryland.

Most Intriguing Late-Rounder: Antwuan Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech

Any time a team is positioned to take a productive, late-round flier, the pick should have your attention. That’s certainly the case when it comes to Powell-Ryland, who combined for 25.5 sacks and 34 tackles for loss over his final two seasons at Virginia Tech.

The likely culprit fueling his Day 3 availability is Powell Ryland’s build (6-3, 258) and shorter arms, though he has the technique, understanding of leverage, and ability to convert speed to power to keep him in the running for a roster spot.

Originally a linebacker at Florida before transferring to Virginia Tech in 2023, Powell-Ryland also has the stats to prove he’s a finisher, accumulating six forced fumbles over his final two seasons. The 23-year-old plays with urgency and ferocity.

While his production is eye-popping, Powell-Ryland must contend with a host of experienced players at his position to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. But if he exhibits any of the qualities showcased during his last two campaigns and can provide added value on special teams, he’s likely to his have a leg-up over the competition.

– Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) is a Staff Reporter/Content Producer for InsideTheBirds.com.