The Eagles have three of their five 2022 NFL draft picks under contract, but that didn’t stop the entire class, 12 undrafted free agents and a host of other tryout hopefuls from hitting the field on the first day of rookie minicamp.
Only the beginning of the session was open to the media, and afterward, head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the media, saying all the right things after Day 1.
Here are five takeaways from the first day of rookie minicamp, along with notes and observations.
1
Eagles quickly noticing Carson Strong
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The former Nevada quarterback is already making a name for himself and with one of the biggest undrafted free agent signing bonuses, he’ll be around.
Strong had an impressive first day according to head coach Nick Sirianni.
2
Jordan Davis looks imposing and in shape
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The No. 13 overall pick looks like he shed some weight and during drills, he looks even more athletic and agile.
3
Nakobe Dean is a player to watch
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The rookie linebacker has a presence about himself and it was apparent from Day 1 that Dean and Jonathan Gannon are going to become close friends.
Head coach Nick Sirianni was already raving about Dean after one day of practice.
4
Eagles trying out a former basketball player
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Roseman loves experimenting and a new face was at the NovaCare Complex. A rookie and former Penn State basketball player named John Harrar is trying out as a tight end for the Eagles.
Harrar is a local product who starred on the football field at Strath Haven, before heading to State College to play basketball.
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