ESPN.com · May 1, 2025
Philadelphia's defense is young, talented -- and inexpensive
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles have gone defense-heavy in the draft over the past several years, an approach that plays directly into their larger strategy for how to build and sustain a star-studded, championship-caliber roster.
Since 2022, 12 of their 15 selections over the first four rounds have been defensive players. The Eagles went defense with their first five picks in this past draft -- taking linebacker Jihaad Campbell, safety Andrew Mukuba, defensive tackle Ty Robinson, cornerback Mac McWilliams and linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. -- just the second time they have done so in the common draft era (1967).
