How NFL experts graded the Eagles' 2025 draft class

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The 2025 NFL draft is over, and the Eagles again dominated the board. They turned eight picks into 10 while landing the best linebacker and a dynamic safety capable of playing in the slot.

After watching 12 players depart in free agency, Roseman added two dynamic SEC linebackers, an All-American pass rusher, three offensive linemen, and an accomplished quarterback from Philadelphia.

With all 32 teams amassing undrafted free agent classes, we're looking at how NFL experts graded the ten selections.

Mel Kiper-A-​

The ESPN draft guru gave Philadelphia an A- for their haul.

Roseman went a slightly different direction, however, adding versatile off-ball linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who I thought could go in the top 20 picks. Campbell can be a chess piece for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, getting a handful of snaps on the edge per game. This pick tells me there's some concern about the knee injury Nakobe Dean suffered in January, so Campbell could help fill that void. He's a really solid player.

I mentioned in my Friday night recap how much I like safety Andrew Mukuba, whom Philly got at the end of Round 2. He can play the role vacated by the trade of C.J. Gardner-Johnson. He hits like a linebacker.

USA Today -B​

USA Today ranked Philadelphia seventh among all 32 NFL teams with a B grade for their haul.

EVP/GM Howie Roseman isn't satisfied unless he’s made a few trades, added blockers … and reeled in a University of Georgia defender. Check, check and check, ex-Bulldogs LB Smael Mondon Jr. arriving in Round 5. Nearer the top, it’s also very Roseman to get a sublime talent such as multi-dimensional LB Jihaad Campbell, who could fill multiple needs in Philly once his shoulder is sound, at the end of Round 1. Same goes for second-round S Andrew Mukuba. Sixth-round QB Kyle McCord could blossom into a quality backup in time. And, yes, Roseman added three O-linemen.

NFL.com-A-​

NFL.com gave the Birds an A- for their impressive haul.

General manager Howie Roseman can't stop himself from trading up for a defensive playmaker from the SEC. I can't blame him for being enticed by Campbell's all-around game. Mukuba may have been picked earlier than expected but filled a hole left by the traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Robinson's a nice fit at 5-technique for the Eagles, bringing power and straight-line speed to the position left behind by Milton Williams. Roseman worked the phones to add Day 3 picks for more defensive depth in McWilliams, Mondon and Powell-Ryland. McCord possesses the skills to win the team's backup quarterback competition. Kendall (Pete) and Hinton (Chris) are NFL legacies and Williams could surprise as a sixth-round pick at guard or tackle. No offensive skill position players were drafted.

Bleacher Report -A​

B/R was consistent and gave Philadelphia an A.

Alabama's Jihaad Campbell is a wonderful combination of edge-rusher and off-ball linebacker who should give defensive coordinator Vic Fangio fresh options. He and 2024 All-Pro Zack Baun will be a nightmare for opposing offenses sooner than later. And while Philly did surrender the 164th pick to move up only one spot for Campbell, Roseman wasn't about to risk another team trading up to get him. "This was a top-10 player on our board," Roseman said, per ProFootballTalk's Michael David Smith. Campbell was the 19th-ranked prospect on the B/R board and was well-worth moving up to secure. At the end of the second round, the Eagles grabbed some secondary help in the form of Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba. He should contribute early as a versatile rotational player who can help Philly replace trade departure C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Roseman primarily focused on depth on defense and along the defensive line on Day 3. Offensive tackle Cameron Williams, who was the 86th-ranked prospect on the B/R board, was a particularly good value in the sixth round. The Eagles also got a developmental quarterback in Kyle McCord.

Yahoo.com-B​

Yahoo.com gave Philadelphia a solid B.

The Eagles had an interesting draft. Jihaad Campbell might have been a surprise, but he was projected to go higher. He has the talent to be an instant impact player for the Eagles’ front seven. Andrew Mukuba can potentially fill a big need at safety on the back end. His addition creates a really talented, young defensive back trio with Quinyon Mitchell and Super Bowl star Cooper DeJean. Drafting another linebacker in Georgia’s Smael Mondon Jr. was an interesting move. The Eagles did a lot in this draft to keep the spine of their team strong. Campbell gives the Eagles someone who can do a little bit of everything and is a big, fast, explosive player to play with Zack Baun. What does this mean for Nakobe Dean as he recovers from a torn patellar tendon? Campbell can rush a bit off the edge, but at his peak he can be an impact off-ball linebacker in Vic Fangio’s defense.

CBS Sports-B+​

Chris Trapasso gave the Eagles a B+.

General manager Howie Roseman has embarked on his journey to rebuild the Eagles defense, and he started by actually selecting a linebacker in the first round! Mukuba was picked slightly early and I'm not sure there was a major need at safety.

Robinson is a no-nonsense, thick and athletic rusher inside, and McWilliams a super-chippy and sudden cornerback with some Avonte Maddox to his game. As per usual, some of my favorite Roseman picks occured later, especially the three-pick stretch of Hinton, Williams, and Powell-Ryland. The two blockers have plus starter upside, and Powell-Ryland would've probably been a Day 2 pick if he had longer arms.

PFF -A​

PFF gave the Eagles an A.

Campbell oozes athleticism with incredible first-step quickness and speed to cover in space. He needs to develop his anticipation and awareness in coverage, but he lands in the perfect spot to learn alongside Zack Baun. Campbell is an excellent tackler with just a 5.9% missed tackle rate while totaling 30 coverage stops.

Sports Illustrated -B​

Sports Illustrated gave the Birds a B.

The rest of the league might have groaned seeing GM Howie Roseman add another talented playmaker to an already stacked Philly defensive front. Campbell was surprisingly available at the end of the first round, perhaps because teams don’t value off-ball linebackers as much as other positions. But Campbell was a quality pass rusher during his time at Alabama. The Eagles also added the versatile Mukuba, who can play free safety and nickel cornerback. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio could have more flexibility with Cooper DeJean if Mukuba hits the ground running.

NBC Sports -A-​

NBC Sports gave the Birds an A-.

He’s done it again. Howie Roseman once again landed a top-tier defensive prospect from the SEC who fell because of some form of a red flag. For Jihaad Campebll, the concern is that he could start the year on the PUP list because of a torn labrum that he underwent surgery for last month. Campbell is a do-it-all inside linebacker and Roseman said they don’t have any long-term concerns about the shoulder issue. Even if it costs him a few games in year one, the value was too good to pass on. Philly doubled down on their defensive strength via the draft, spending their first five picks on defense. They closed the streak with yet another Georgia defender in Smael Mondon Jr., a former five-star recruit who can contribute on three downs. Roseman eventually got around to the other side of the ball with his many Day Three picks. Syracuse passer Kyle McCord headlined the group. After struggling with inconsistency issues as a Buckeye, McCord thrived in orange, throwing for 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns while generating the second-most EPA among quarterbacks in the country.

CBS Sports-B+​

Pete Prisco gave the Birds a B+.

Best Pick: Second-round safety Andrew Mukuba would have been a higher pick if he weighed a little more. He throws his body around as much as anybody in this draft. But the concern is if he will hold up.

Worst Pick: I like their draft, so I will go with this: They didn't pick an offensive lineman until the fifth round. That surprises me for a team that always seems to have guys developing and ready to play.

The Skinny: They went defense with their first five picks to fortify a unit that suffered some losses in free agency and has some injury issues. First-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell was the best off-ball linebacker in this draft. I like quarterback Kyle McCord in the sixth. They added a bunch of other talented players. Howie Roseman had another good draft.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: NFL Experts gave the Eagles an A grade for 2025 NFL draft class

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