Mock Draft
2/10/25
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Philadelphia Eagles 2025 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Continuing to Build The Defensive Line
The Philadelphia Eagles can celebrate being Super Bowl champions, but the real work is now underway for general manager Howie Roseman.
Thanks to elite draft classes in the last few seasons, the Eagles built one of the most talented rosters in football. The roster features a suffocating defense and multiple home-run draft picks in Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Milton Williams, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean.
Roseman is one of the best general managers in the league and will now have an opportunity to add even more talent to a defending Super Bowl champion this offseason. Let's dive into what a full 2025 mock draft might look like to help the Eagles repeat as champions next season.
Eagles 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, 32nd overall
Pick: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss 
The Eagles will likely lose multiple starters on their defensive front this offseason. Brandon Graham could retire, while Milton Williams is expected to draw heavy interest in free agency.
Adding a dominant player in the trenches could be a huge need for the Eagles this offseason, which makes Walter Nolen an ideal fit. He took a massive step forward as a prospect after transferring from Texas A&M to Ole Miss, allowing him to effectively showcase his impressive play strength and explosiveness.
Nolen is a dominant player at the point of attack. Whether it's winning with strength or short-area quickness, Nolen knows how to get in the backfield or drive blockers backward. His ability to stack and shed blockers will make him an immediate contributor in the NFL, but he also has the juice and technique to be a quality pass rusher.
This is a dream successor to a player like Graham this late in the first round, and he'll likely be a top target for Roseman and his front office.
Round 2, 64th overall
Pick: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Along with potential departures on the interior defensive line, the Eagles could also be losing one of their top-tier pass rushers, Josh Sweat, free agency.
Potentially losing 109 combined pressures between Sweat and Williams could be a massive loss for this Eagles defense, which is why Roseman could consider double dipping on the defensive front seven prospects with his first two draft picks.
Kyle Kennard could check some boxes as a Sweat successor. He's not the biggest EDGE, listed at 248 pounds, but Kennard has a rock-solid physical frame with good length. On top of those physical tools, Kennard has good bend, hand usage, and explosiveness to win as a speed/counter rusher.
While Kennard shows good discipline against the run, he still needs to work on his technique, lowering his pad level and tying his hips with his hands when engaging blockers at the point of attack.
Kennard may not be an instant starting EDGE at the NFL level, but he has the potential to become a good three-down player in the near future.
Round 3, 96th overall
Pick: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
The Eagles already have two top-tier receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but why not try to add another dangerous vertical threat as an upgrade over Jahan Dotson?
Jaylin Noel, out of Iowa State, is one of the most dangerous vertical threats out of the slot in this draft class. Along with averaging over 2.50 yards per route run during the last two seasons, he caught 14 passes on throws 20-plus yards downfield in 2024 for 609 yards and four touchdowns.
Noel brings legitimate explosiveness and play speed but also has the technique and route-running ability to maximize his separation at all three levels of the field. He also brings tons of value as a return specialist, winning Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year.
Limited length and size (5-foot-9 and 196 pounds) hurt Noel's catch radius and could force him to stay in the slot. However, even if that's the case, his deep play potential makes him such an ideal pairing with Jalen Hurts, who loves to throw the deep ball.
Plus, having a third weapon like Noel opens up so much of Philadelphia's passing game.
Round 4, 129th overall
Pick: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
The Eagles will likely be without Nakobe Dean for the majority, if not all, of the 2025 season. Oren Burks filled in admirably, but an electric rookie like Chris Paul Jr. could compete for starting reps quickly if the Eagles took him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Nicknamed "Pooh," Paul is quietly one of the most underrated linebackers in this draft class. He's on the smaller end at 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, but he's relentless with his play style, showing wiry strength and excellent tackling technique. In fact, his missed tackle rate of just 4.5 percent is one of the lowest among linebackers in the draft.
On top of his tackling ability, Paul is a fluid mover with good instincts in coverage. His smaller frame could hurt him between the tackles, but his play style is so electric that he could be a great fit in Vic Fangio's defense playing alongside Zack Baun.
Round 5, 162nd overall
Pick: Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska
The Eagles have a loaded secondary, but at some point, Darius Slay will call it a career as a 34-year-old cornerback. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are clear successors in the secondary, but Tommi Hill could be a fun developmental prospect who could eventually join them in the starting lineup.
Hill missed significant time in 2024 with plantar fasciitis, but the tape this past season really impressed, particularly against Colorado. He's a well-built 6-foot, 210-pound cornerback with length and downhill explosiveness to blow up all kinds of plays underneath.
While Hill doesn't have the top-end play speed or wiggle to be a reliable man coverage corner, he's so instinctive and aggressive that the right defensive coaching staff could build him into an intimidating starting-caliber corner with some refinement.
Round 5, 166th overall
Pick: Brashard Smith, RB, SMU 
Kenneth Gainwell is hitting free agency, leaving Will Shipley as the presumptive backup running back to Saquon Barkley going forward. However, if the Eagles aren't satisfied with their backup running back situation, they could add a back with legitimate explosiveness on Day 3.
Brashard Smith isn't the biggest running back. He's only 5-foot-9 and 192 pounds, but he had a terrific season for SMU, generating more than 1,650 total yards and 18 total touchdowns as a runner and pass catcher.
Smith's explosiveness immediately stands out on tape. He finds creases and generates explosive plays with angle-breaking speed. He won't finish many runs through contact and will likely struggle in pass protection as a sub-200-pound back, but his play style is so exciting that he could be a fun change-of-pace back in Philadelphia's backfield.
Round 5, 169th overall
Pick: Miles Frazier, iOL, LSU
Senior Bowl standouts can really improve their draft stock, and Miles Frazier is someone who is drawing plenty of buzz after a strong week in Mobile.
Frazier allowed zero sacks for LSU in 2024, then came to the Senior Bowl and dominated 1-on-1 reps. He's a 6-foot-5, 324-pound offensive guard with good play strength and hand usage to move bodies in the run game and latch onto pass rushers. His stiffness and balance issues can hinder him a bit in pass pro, but he has a high floor as a run blocker.
The Eagles need depth on the offensive line in case of injuries, and Frazier could make a great backup who could fill in at a couple of interior offensive line spots.
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