If you’re looking for a one-time under-the-radar Eagles player ready that will take a big leap in 2025, keep your eyes fixed on number 72, Moro Ojomo!
Ojomo is no longer just a developmental stash or preseason fan favorite. He’s got a real shot to be a meaningful part of the Eagles’ defensive line rotation this season. And if Vic Fangio is to be believed, the 7th-round pick out of Texas might be ready to do more than just eat snaps. He might start making noise.
Fangio Praise
“I think he’ll hold up well,” Fangio said when asked about Ojomo during camp. “He did last year when he played in there. He’s a year older, a year of playing significant snaps under his belt, getting reps here in training camp. I think he’ll do good.”
That last line might read simple on paper, “I think he’ll do good”, but coming from Fangio, a coach not known for fluff, it carries weight. Ojomo’s trajectory has been building quietly behind the scenes. After flashing in limited action, his first year was mostly spent learning, working, and waiting. But in a room full of veterans and top picks, Ojomo held his own in 2024 when injuries mounted and depth was tested. He played physically. He stayed gap-disciplined. He didn’t look overwhelmed.
Refining Skills
Ojomo’s college tape at Texas showed traits the Eagles love. A violent strike off the ball, a relentless motor, and active, strong hands. What he lacked in polish, he made up for in effort and leverage. And now, with another year in an NFL weight room, another offseason immersed in Fangio’s system, and more reps against top-level talent, Ojomo is closing the gap between promising project and productive pro.
The Eagles may not need him to be a star this season, not with Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter in the fold. But they do need someone to emerge as a reliable rotational piece who can spell those guys without a drop-off in physicality or execution. Ojomo, at 6’3″, 295, brings a stout, low-to-the-ground presence that fits perfectly in what Fangio wants from his interior line. Gap integrity, power against the run, and the ability to collapse the pocket without freelancing occasionally.
Training Camp
What’s standing out at camp is the consistency. Whether it’s one-on-ones or 11-on-11, he’s showing up in the backfield. He’s working with a stronger anchor, converting speed to power, and giving the guards fits. Coaches have taken notice. So have teammates. There’s a growing confidence around Ojomo. Not just in how he’s playing, but how he’s carrying himself.
In a summer where eyes are naturally drawn to the big names, Ojomo has become one of those stories that starts quietly and builds into something more. That’s how you go from a depth piece to a trusted rotational player, and more.
Lane Johnson on Moro Ojomo: “Take it from me: He’s the real deal.”
Conclusion
Ojomo doesn’t need to pad a stat sheet to show growth; he just needs to keep stacking reps, doing the dirty work, and earning trust. Moro came into camp with something to prove. And so far, he’s doing just that, one rep at a time. If he continues on this trajectory, the breakout won’t be hype. It’ll be reality.
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