Eagles go on a run of selecting defensive players, then add O-line depth on Day 3 of the NFL draft

It may as well be Christmas morning for Vic Fangio.

Day 3 of the draft ushered in more defensive reinforcements for Fangio’s squad, as Eagles general manager Howie Roseman added a versatile defensive tackle, a speedy slot corner, another Georgia linebacker, and a productive edge rusher to the mix on Saturday.

With their fourth round, No. 111 overall pick, the Eagles selected defensive tackle Ty Robinson out of Nebraska.

The 6-foot-5, 288-pound Robinson was a five-year starter, lining up across the interior defensive line in a number of spots. At nearly 24 years old, he has plenty of collegiate experience, starting in 47 games.

“I feel like that versatility is something that I’ve kind of honed in on, being able to play all over the line,” Robinson said Saturday. “I’m willing to do whatever the coaches need me to do. Learning a new role or a new spot. I’m just looking to work to develop myself and become a better player to help the team in any way I can.”

Robinson has the potential to bring a pass-rushing ability to the Eagles’ defensive line. He had his most productive season in 2024, finishing with seven sacks and 12½ tackles for a loss, which were both team highs.

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He’s an impressive athlete at his size. At the combine, Robinson showcased his explosiveness with a 119-inch broad jump, which ranks in the 84th percentile at his position. His 4.83-second 40-yard dash was the fastest among defensive tackles.

“I mean, it doesn’t take long to put on the tape to like Ty Robinson,” Roseman said. “He’s got quickness, he can work edges, he’s strong with his hands, he’s got great elite character. He’s a Philly kind of player, so again, he was a guy that we really were targeting yesterday at 96, woke up and was really hoping that he was there at our pick and that was one we weren’t considering trading back from.”

Robinson will reunite with a familiar face in Philadelphia — Cam Jurgens is his former teammate at Nebraska. When the newly extended Eagles center worked out in Lincoln, Neb., this offseason, Robinson asked him to pass along a message to the Eagles in the lead-up to the draft.

“Make sure you put in a good word for me,” Robinson said.

The Eagles are in the process of retooling their defensive line after Milton Williams departed for the New England Patriots in free agency. Jordan Davis’ future is uncertain, as the team must soon decide whether they will exercise his fifth-year option.

Upon trading their fourth-round, No. 140 overall pick, the Eagles picked up a fifth-rounder (No. 145) and a sixth-rounder (No. 207). At No. 145 overall, Roseman continued to add to their secondary, selecting Central Florida cornerback Mac McWilliams.

McWilliams is a 5-foot-10, 191-pound cornerback who projects as a fit for the slot at the NFL level. He was a one-year starter at outside cornerback at Central Florida, having transferred in 2024 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

“I feel like I’m a versatile player, so whatever fits the team and whatever the team needs me to play, I’ll be there for them,” McWilliams said.

The 23-year-old McWilliams is heralded for his speed, running a 4.41 40-yard dash at the combine. While he’s capable of making plays on the ball, racking up 27 pass breakups throughout his four seasons as a college starter, he has only registered two interceptions.

McWilliams is the second player in the secondary to get drafted by the Eagles. On Friday, Roseman selected Texas safety Andrew Mukuba in the third round, No. 96 overall. Mukuba also has the versatility to play in the slot, but Roseman said he would start out in the safeties room.

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The addition of McWilliams gives the Eagles clear-cut depth at nickel cornerback. In free agency, the team added 29-year-old veteran Adoree’ Jackson, who has experience both on the outside and in the slot. Still, he has spent most of his career on the outside.

Roseman went back to the Georgia well with the fifth-round, No. 161 overall pick, taking 22-year-old off-ball linebacker Smael Mondon Jr.

The 6-foot-2, 224-pound Mondon was a three-year starter, getting his first taste of starting experience in 2022 following the departure of Nakobe Dean. He quickly made a name for himself, posting a team-high 76 tackles in his first year as a starter.

Mondon is a solid athlete, running a 4.58 40 at the combine (81st percentile) and posting a 130-inch broad jump (96th percentile). But he’s had injury issues throughout his college career, the latest being a foot injury that sidelined him for four games last season. Mondon said Saturday that he has been healthy ever since.

His most significant injury came in high school when he underwent meniscus surgery that kept him out for the majority of his senior year.

Mondon is the eighth former Bulldog on the Eagles roster, joining Dean, Davis, Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Kelee Ringo, Azeez Ojulari, and Lewis Cine.

“Talking to the people I know up there like JC, Nolan, Nakobe, Kelee, I just feel like it’s just like the perfect fit,” Mondon said. “It’s really a dream come true.”

The Eagles used their final pick of the sixth round, No. 209 overall, on Virginia Tech edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland. The 6-foot-2, 258-pound edge rusher was extremely productive in his redshirt senior season in 2024, posting a team-high 16 sacks and 19 tackles for a loss.

Roseman made a splash on offense, selecting Mt. Laurel, N.J. native Kyle McCord with their sixth-round, No. 181 overall pick.

McCord, who played at St. Joseph’s Prep, led the FBS in passing yards (4,779) last season at Syracuse. He was a one-year starter for the Orange, spending the first three years of his college career at Ohio State.

The addition of McCord comes in the aftermath Kenny Pickett’s trade to the Cleveland Browns. Tanner McKee, the 2023 sixth-rounder out of Stanford, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, acquired from the Browns in the Pickett trade, round out the room behind Jalen Hurts.

Roseman also added offensive line depth in the fifth and sixth rounds, selecting Boston College center Drew Kendall with the No. 168 overall pick, Michigan tackle Myles Hinton at No. 191 overall, and Texas right tackle Cameron Williams at No. 207 overall.

The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Kendall was a three-year starter at Boston College, solely suiting up at the center position. Still, Kendall said he views himself as a versatile player, having played guard in high school and continuing to hone his skills in a two-point stance in the offseason. Like Jurgens and Jason Kelce, he has impressive athletic traits, posting a 4.51 short shuttle (90th percentile; Kelce was 98th).

Kendall has an NFL pedigree — his father, Pete, was a 13-year veteran, splitting time among Seattle, New York (Jets), Arizona, and Washington.

The Eagles have lacked a clear-cut backup at center. Last season, Landon Dickerson stepped in for Jurgens when he injured his back in the playoffs. Now, with Jurgens signing a four-year, $68 million extension this offseason, the Eagles have some insurance at the position.

“He’s one of the best, if not the best, in the game right now,” Kendall said of Jurgens. “So it’s a really incredible opportunity for me to come in and learn from him and study how he operates. How he gets his jobs done and how he goes about his day-to-day.”

Hinton has a hulking frame at 6-foot-6, 323 pounds, a trait that Stoutland covets at the position. The 23-year-old Hinton has some positional versatility, starting 19 games at right tackle and 12 games at left tackle throughout two seasons at Michigan (2023-24) and three at Stanford (2020-22). However, he performed his best in 2024 at left tackle, his exclusive position that year.

He is explosive for his size, posting a 31½-inch vertical jump at the combine, which ranks in the 85th percentile among offensive linemen.

The 6-foot-5, 317-pound Williams is just 21 years old, serving as a full-time starter for one year at Texas. Although he is relatively inexperienced, he has the requisite length needed to thrive at the position, possessing an 84½-inch wingspan (91st percentile).

Williams missed one game in 2024 due to a knee injury that required surgery in the offseason, so it is unclear whether he will fully healthy come training camp.

The Eagles have been on the market for a swing tackle this offseason. They let Fred Johnson and Jack Driscoll walk in free agency. They began to add options for the gig in free agency, signing Matt Pryor and Kendall Lamm.