One year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles added ten new names to the roster. Now, with another draft approaching, it’s time to look back and evaluate how that class has performed entering Year 2.
Not every player was expected to contribute immediately. Early returns can still tell us plenty about direction, value, and long-term outlook. That seems to be the case here, as this crop of now-second-year players is a mix of future stars, disappointments, and unmet potential.
Jihaad Campbell, linebacker – A
Jihaad Campbell justified the investment early. He stepped into a starting role and showed range and athleticism. He held his own before his snap count shifted, but now, as a presumed starter, the arrow is pointing up once he returns from another physical setback.
Andrew Mukuba, safety – Incomplete
Andrew Mukuba flashed before injury cut his season short. Ten starts in 11 games is encouraging, but durability and a full season are needed for a fair evaluation. He has shown playmaking ability, but that won’t do Philadelphia much good if he can’t stay on the field.
Ty Robinson, defensive tackle – B-
Ty Robinson may be a victim of circumstance. Philadelphia’s loaded defensive front limited his opportunities, but the talent is evident. He’ll need more snaps to prove it, but the question is simple. Where do the Eagles expect to find them?
Mac McWilliams, cornerback – C
Drafted as a depth option in the slot, Mac McWilliams hasn’t solidified his role. The Eagles still appear to be searching for upgrades, leaving his long-term outlook uncertain. He needs a big offseason.
Smael Mondon, LB – C+
A solid special teams contributor with some defensive upside. He hasn’t broken through yet, but he’s shown enough to stick around. It feels like he could make some noise if forced into action as a result of injuries to other players.
Drew Kendall, center – C
A developmental backup behind Cam Jurgens, Kendall has done what’s been asked. If the roster were set today, he likely makes it, but that doesn’t prove quite yet that he’s worthy of the draft choice the Eagles spent to acquire him.
Kyle McCord, QB – D
The experiment didn’t last. After a strong college career, Kyle McCord couldn’t stick. He eventually landed with the Green Bay Packers after being released during final preseason roster cuts and a stint on the Eagles’ practice squad.
Myles Hinton, offensive tackle – Incomplete
A back injury wiped out his rookie season. The talent is intriguing, but availability will define his trajectory moving forward.
Cameron Williams, OL – D+
A late debut and underwhelming performance leave questions. Context matters given the injury, but he has ground to make up. He’s likely to tumble down the depth chart as the Eagles are expected to draft yet another offensive tackle.
Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE – F
Roster instability tells the story. Multiple releases and a move to another team, the Cincinnati Bengals suggest this pick hasn’t panned out, at least not in Philadelphia.
Final thoughts
It’s still early, but this class feels top-heavy. Campbell looks like a foundational piece, while several others remain question marks. That’s not uncommon one year in, but as always, the true grade will come with time.For now, the Philadelphia Eagles can feel good about the headliner—while knowing they’ll need more from the rest of the class moving forward.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Regrading the Eagles’ 2025 draft class one year later