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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has never been shy when it comes to taking flyers on players with major concerns in the pre-draft process.
So long as they fit in the timeline the Eagles have for them.
In the case of first-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell, he certainly falls under that "risk" category. He hasn't been the only one over the last few years.
Jalen Carter was considered to be the top defensive prospect in the 2023 draft, but controversy was added by his role in a racing incident that cost the lives of two people in Georgia, saw him fall to the ninth overall selection. Carter has been an elite player for the Eagles.
And while Campbell may not be an off-field concern of a person like Carter was, the Eagles still have something to worry about, according to NFL reporter Albert Breer.
“In both cases, there was a reason why the guy was available. With Carter, it was a checkered off-field history that Philly felt well-qualified to manage," Breer said. "With Campbell, it’s his shoulders and knees (yes, plural on both counts). And, again, this is one where the Eagles are more equipped to take on the risk than others, because they don’t need the pick to hit.”
It makes sense that Campbell has legitimate injury issues. He wouldn't have fallen to the Eagles with the 31st pick had that been the case.
But Philly always has a good sense on when to take a flyer on a player and when not to - especially over the last few years. If they can get Campbell on the field for training camp, the pick may already be considered a win moving forward.
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So long as they fit in the timeline the Eagles have for them.
In the case of first-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell, he certainly falls under that "risk" category. He hasn't been the only one over the last few years.
Jalen Carter was considered to be the top defensive prospect in the 2023 draft, but controversy was added by his role in a racing incident that cost the lives of two people in Georgia, saw him fall to the ninth overall selection. Carter has been an elite player for the Eagles.
And while Campbell may not be an off-field concern of a person like Carter was, the Eagles still have something to worry about, according to NFL reporter Albert Breer.
“In both cases, there was a reason why the guy was available. With Carter, it was a checkered off-field history that Philly felt well-qualified to manage," Breer said. "With Campbell, it’s his shoulders and knees (yes, plural on both counts). And, again, this is one where the Eagles are more equipped to take on the risk than others, because they don’t need the pick to hit.”
It makes sense that Campbell has legitimate injury issues. He wouldn't have fallen to the Eagles with the 31st pick had that been the case.
But Philly always has a good sense on when to take a flyer on a player and when not to - especially over the last few years. If they can get Campbell on the field for training camp, the pick may already be considered a win moving forward.
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