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Eagles News: NFL executive says Vic Fangio will use Jihaad Campbell and Zack Baun like “Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman in San Francisco”

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Execs unfiltered thoughts on NFL Draft for every NFC team: Giants, Bears get high marks - The Athletic
Jihaad Campbell, labeled a tone-setting “hammer” by one exec, was the first true linebacker selected (considering Jalon Walker as an edge rusher). Second-rounder Andrew Mukuba was the third safety.Injuries are one risk with Campbell. Positional fit could be another, depending on the coordinator. “Jihaad Campbell was one of the higher grades I’ve given for a linebacker,” an exec said. “(Defensive coordinator) Vic Fangio will use (Zack) Baun off the ball and Campbell on the ball, and that is huge.