Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft Grades 2023: Jalen Carter Worth The Risk
Analysis 4/29/23
The 2023 NFL Draft is complete and the Philadelphia Eagles made a total of seven picks.
The defending NFC champions earned high marks this year for their picks and landed former Lions running back D'Andre Swift in a trade as well.
The 33rd Team Scouting Dept. graded every pick in this year’s draft, here's how the Eagles fared:
Philadelphia Eagles 2023 NFL Draft Grades
9. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
The rich get richer. Jalen Carter is the most talented defensive player in this draft. He is dominant and disruptive, a true game plan wrecker. If he plays up to his potential, he is the type of player that keeps opposing coaches and offensive lineman up at night. His fall was predictable given his off-field concerns and poor pro day performance, but if there was a team in position to take a gamble on his elite talent, it was the Eagles.
Grade: A
30. Nolan Smith, LB, Georgia
Didn't we already say the rich keep getting richer? Give Howie Roseman the executive of the year award again. The Eagles already selected the most dominant defensive prospect in this year's class and now they land perhaps the most explosive defensive player in the draft in Nolan Smith. Smith may be undersized as a true edge player, but he plays extremely strong and with great leverage and instincts. He also has the versatility to play off the ball and over the TE in their defense. This is a home run pick for Philadelphia.
Grade: A
65. Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama
Tyler Steen is an extremely smart player who has good instincts. His feel for the game jumps off the film. He has good height, but his lack of length is concerning. Steen does not have top-level movement skills but he does have good feet, balance, and body control.
Grade: C
66. Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
Sydney Brown is a compact safety who is a coordinator's dream. Brown can align in a variety of different spots for the Eagles and they certainly will love his position flexibility. He runs well and is explosive. Brown has the football intelligence and instincts to play early as a rookie.
Grade: B+
105. Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
As the draft process went along, Kelee Ringo was dinged by our scouts for some lower-body tightness that was consistent in his game. However, you can't teach his size and straight line speed. He is a disciplined and assignment sound player. The Eagles continue to own this draft.
Grade: A
188. Tanner McKee
Excellent value pick by the Eagles. Tanner McKee is a tall pocket passer with good arm strength and accuracy. He's not a top-level athlete, but is able to move in the pocket and get out of trouble. He's different than Hurts, but is a good player to work with and develop.
Grade: A
249. Moro Ojomo
Moro Ojomo is an undersized, interior defensive lineman with good upfield-initial quickness, strong hands and an excellent motor. He is not a fluid athlete and often falls short of making plays, but he gives solid effort every play.