The 2025 NFL Draft is just days away as teams around the league are putting the final touches on their draft boards. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has patched up several holes on Philadelphia’s roster and won’t have to reach for any specific needs throughout the event. Roseman is in position to do what he does best, which is maneuver his way up and down the draft board to select the best player available.
In the latest edition of my Eagles mailbag, I’ll discuss several questions surrounding Philadelphia entering the 2025 NFL Draft. Including Dallas Goedert’s questionable future with the Eagles, Philadelphia’s positional priorities, and much more.
@Patrickmurphy91 asked, “Do you think safety or cornerback is more of a priority entering the draft? Who are your favorite candidates outside of round one at those respective positions?”
It’s a tough choice because I truly believe you can make the argument that safety and cornerback are two of the biggest needs for the Eagles right now. I would lean towards safety because at least Philadelphia added a proven starter in Adoree’ Jackson at cornerback. While they have not done the same at safety, although, Justin Simmons or Julian Blackmon could be signed after the draft.
I’m a big fan of this draft class as a whole and believe the depth at both safety and cornerback is intriguing. Andrew Mukuba from Texas and Jonas Sanker from Virginia are two safeties that will likely be picked on day two or early on day three and could immediately start for the Eagles. Jacob Parrish from Kansas State is one of my personal favorite cornerbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft and would be able to play multiple roles in Philadelphia’s secondary.
@EstoniaNational asked, “Do you consider defensive tackle or edge a bigger draft need for the Eagles?”
Roseman made multiple additions on the edge in Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche. The same cannot be said for the interior of the defensive line. Therefore, I’d have to say that the interior of Philadelphia’s defensive line is the bigger need heading into the draft.
While Moro Ojomo has shown plenty of promise, there isn’t much depth behind him for the Eagles. This is likely why Philadelphia has shown a ton of interest in several of the top prospects along the interior of the defensive line. Meanwhile, the Eagles will have Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt starting on the edge with Ojulari, Uche, and the ghost of Bryce Huff behind them.
@TheeJoern asked, “What’s going to happen with Dallas Goedert?”
It’s no secret that Dallas Goedert has been available for trade since the new league year started. Goedert is entering the final year of his current contract with no guaranteed money remaining. While Goedert is a great tight end when healthy, he is 30 years old and the Eagles likely don’t want to sign him to a long-term extension given his injury history.
Therefore, it seems like Goedert’s days in Philadelphia are seemingly over. The Eagles will continue to shop him throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, likely in hopes of landing at least a fourth-round pick. Yet Philadelphia could be forced to settle for draft pick compensation in next year’s draft, similar to the Haason Reddick trade last offseason.
@518_538 asked, “What is your dream scenario in the first round for the Eagles?”
The real dream would be Philadelphia somehow climbing the draft board to select Abdul Carter or Tyler Warren but that’s obviously not happening. Therefore, I believe a more realistic dream would be trading up to select either Ole Miss interior defensive lineman Walter Nolen or Georgia safety Malaki Starks.
Both players are considered one of the best at their respective positions in the 2025 NFL Draft. Nolen would be a seamless replacement for Milton Williams along the defensive line. While Starks would be reunited with his former Georgia teammates and start at safety from day one in the City of Brotherly Love.
@ConnorJ_Delaney asked, “Who are your home run picks for the Eagles at 32?
If the Eagles remain at 32, there are two realistic options that I would personally consider home run picks. Boston College edge Donovan Ezeiruaku is someone that I’ve penciled in at that spot for a while and he makes a ton of sense. Ezeiruaku simply checks all of the boxes that Philadelphia looks for both on and off the field.
Another player that stands out to me is Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson. If the Eagles are going to select an offensive lineman in the first round, I believe that they need rare athleticism and positional versatility. Jackson would check both of those boxes, while being able to step- in and start immediately at right guard in Philadelphia.
@CMPXMV asked, “I know you have to be unbiased, but taking off your reporter hat and putting on your DiBona hat, what pick or scenario would you personally hate on day one for the Eagles?”
The worst-case scenario would be if the Eagles stay at 32 and select Oregon offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. While I certainly understand the appeal of Conerly as an offensive tackle prospect, I simply don’t believe that he has the strength to play guard at the next level.
Therefore, he essentially wouldn’t see the field in Philadelphia until Jordan Mailata or Lane Johnson suffered an injury. While Conerly would certainly provide the Eagles with a great insurance plan at offensive tackle, it would be an underwhelming pick that fans likely wouldn’t be too excited about.
@mrcrockpot asked, “What is Anthony’s ideal meal or snack for the first round of the draft?”
My ideal meal for the first round of the draft has got to be boneless wings, which are the superior wings, by the way. I’ve seen Buffalo Wild Wings advertising a deal for 20 boneless wings and a large order of french fries, so I’ll likely order that.
In case you were wondering, my sauce of choice from Buffalo Wild Wings is parmesan garlic. Also, there’s one more thing that I need to say while we’re on this topic. Ranch is better than blue cheese and it isn’t remotely close.
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