The Eagles finished the 2022 NFL draft with five players selected, and followed that up by signing 12 undrafted free agents to deals before their initial rookie minicamp.
Philadelphia’s five-man class offers the potential for two immediate starters on defense, and three key backups at interior offensive line, edge rusher, and tight end.
The 12-man undrafted free agent class offers the potential for key contributors at running back, cornerback, and edge rusher as well, but time will tell and the team won’t be together again until the start of training camp on July, 26.
With the Eagles on an extended break, here’s a ranking of Philadelphia’s rookies by potential impact in 2022.
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LB, Nakobe Dean
Philadelphia Eagles’ Nakobe Dean looks on during NFL rookie football minicamp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Christopher Szagola)
There have been whispers about the Eagles handing the defensive playcalling duties over the Dean as a rookie, and the former Georgia All-American could see time at the middle linebacker and WILL linebacker positions opposite T.J. Edwards, and or, Kyzir White.
Dean is an astute playmaker who excels at reading and reacting with consequences for the opposing offense.
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DT, Jordan Davis
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jordan Davis warms up at the NFL football team’s practice facility in Philadelphia, Friday, June 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The giant defensive tackle will play a ton of snaps and his impact will immediately be felt against the opposition’s running game. Davis can rush the passer from a one or three-technique and allows Philadelphia to comfortably play a 3-4 front, giving Jonathan Gannon the opportunity to rush Josh Sweat, Kyron Johnson, and Haason Reddick off the edge in crucial situations as stand-up edge…
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