Iggles Blitz

by Tommy Lawlor

2025 UDFAs

Posted April 27th, 2025 | 2 Comments »

Talent acquisition season is never over. That is one of Howie Roseman’s favorite phrases. With the draft completed, the Eagles turned their attention to signing undrafted free agents. You never know when you’ll find the next Reed Blankenship.

LB Lance Dixon – Toledo – 6-2, 224

Ran 4.58 at his Pro Day. Good playmaker. Had 6 TFLs, 2 sacks, 4 PBUs, and 2 FF. Began his career at Penn State. Transferred to West Va and finally Toledo. Started two games in 2024. He was a 5-star prospect out of high school and posted good numbers at his Pro Day. Has some coverage ability. Toledo played him in space in some sets. Runs well. Inconsistent tackler. Run defense needs work. Effort is there, but technique must be better. Long shot to make the roster, but does have NFL athleticism.

S Maxen Hook – Toledo – 6-1, 201

Led the Rockets in tackles. Had 2 INTs, 4 PBUs and a FF. 43 career starts. Highly productive. 22 PDs, 7 INTs. Has good hands. Smart player. Reads plays well and makes good decisions. Might reminds you a bit of Eric Weddle with his playing style. Playmaker. Solid hitter, good tackler. Has good range. Takes good angles to the ball. Can play centerfield or come down and stuff a RB on a goal line run up the middle. There isn’t anything special about Hook, but he’s just a good, instinctive player. I had him rated as a draftable player.

I think Hook has the size, skills and talent to make a serious push for a roster spot. He has the versatility the Eagles like in their DBs. I’m excited to see what he can do.

OT Hollin Pierce – Rutgers – 6-8, 341

Had 50 career starts. Massive LT. Too much of a waist bender. He’s got potential. His kick slide is okay and his size is outstanding. The problem is that he plays too high. That gets him off balance and neutralizes some of his power. Has super long arms to go with his massive frame. Weighed 450 pounds in high school so he worked himself into much better shape while at Rutgers.

Pierce is exactly the kind of big, high-upside prospect you want to give Jeff Stoutland. Odds are that Pierce won’t pan out, but if any coach can figure out how to turn him into an NFL player it is Stoutland. Fascinating player. I’m shocked that no OL needy team took a flier on him due to his size and length.

RB Montrell Johnson – Florida – 5-11, 212

Ran 4.41 at the Combine. Ran for 3,089 yards and 33 TDs. Averaged 5.4 yards per carry for his career. Caught 61 passes. One-cut runner who wants to get downhill. Good speed. Not overly elusive. Has good power and will break tackles. His speed and running style make him a good fit for the Eagles offense. Broke multiple long runs over the past three seasons.

Johnson has NFL ability. He is a good fit for the Eagles offense. I think he’s got a legit chance to earn a spot on the practice squad.

RB ShunDerrick Powell – Central Arkansas – 5-7, 183

Ran 4.40 at his Pro Day and boy do you see that on tape. Powell ran for 1,343 yards last season, averaging more than 8 yards per carry. Explosive runner. If you’re small, you better be fast and Powell is.

While Powell is small, he doesn’t go down on first contact. He keeps his balance and runs hard. He has some KOR experience. It will be interesting to see if his speed shows up in Training Camp. That has to happen if he’s got any shot at the roster or practice squad.

WR Taylor Morin – Wake Forest – 5-10, 188

Highly productive slot receiver and return specialist. Holds the record for the most receiving yards in a career at Wake Forest with 2,974. His 21 receiving touchdowns in his career ranks tied for fourth in program history. Ranks second all-time in career receptions with 227, only two catches shy of the program record. Ranks second all-time in career punt return yards in program history with 809.

Good Pro Day: 4.49 in the 40, 37 VJ, 6.70 in the SS. That shows speed, agility and explosion. You see that athleticism when you watch him play.

Morin is the classic slot receiver. He does a great job of working the middle of the field. He’s comfortable playing in traffic. Has the skills to get open with quick cuts. Good hands. Outstanding with the ball in his hands, as a receiver or returner. He’s both elusive and fast. Morin will compete with Ainias Smith and Avery Williams for a spot as the RS and role player on offense.

CB B.J. Mayes – Texas A&M – 6-1, 187

The Eagles like speedy corners. Mayes only runs 4.54, so he’s not ideally their type of corner. He played the slot for the Aggies so you can get away with mediocre speed inside. He does have quick feet. Mayes played at two other schools before A&M. He had 4 INTs in 2024 and finished with 7 in his career. He’s got some pop when he hits. Feels like he will be a long shot to push for a roster spot.

DB Brandon Johnson – Oregon – 5-9, 179

Johnson was a 2-year starter at nickel for Duke and then transferred to Oregon last season. He was the nickel for them. Johnson broke up 6 passes and picked one off. He is small, even for a nickel, but did run 4.40 at his Pro Day. Johnson played in the box in some sets and was tougher than you might expect. I think the Eagles will project him at nickel, but he could also try at safety. I just think he’s small for that spot. Another long shot.

WR Darius Cooper – Tarleton State – 5-11, 213

Dominant player at the FCS level. Led the FCS in receiving yards. Has good body control and can make some tough catches. Ran 4.49 at his Pro Day, but I don’t think you see that speed on tape. Has a strong, thick build.

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2 Comments on “2025 UDFAs”

  1. 1 The Linc - “We’ll look back on this draft as the spark that continued the Eagles’ NFC dominance” - SportSourcio said at 11:01 AM on April 28th, 2025:

    […] 2025 UDFAs – Iggles BlitzRB ShunDerrick Powell – Central Arkansas – 5-7, 183. Ran 4.40 at his Pro Day and boy do you see that on tape. Powell ran for 1,343 yards last season, averaging more than 8 yards per carry. Explosive runner. If you’re small, you better be fast and Powell is. While Powell is small, he doesn’t go down on first contact. He keeps his balance and runs hard. He has some KOR experience. It will be interesting to see if his speed shows up in Training Camp. That has to happen if he’s got any shot at the roster or practice squad. […]

  2. 2 The Linc – Over View – Your Daily News Source said at 7:32 PM on April 28th, 2025:

    […] 2025 UDFAs – Iggles BlitzRB ShunDerrick Powell – Central Arkansas – 5-7, 183. Ran 4.40 at his Pro Day and boy do you see that on tape. Powell ran for 1,343 yards last season, averaging more than 8 yards per carry. Explosive runner. If you’re small, you better be fast and Powell is. While Powell is small, he doesn’t go down on first contact. He keeps his balance and runs hard. He has some KOR experience. It will be interesting to see if his speed shows up in Training Camp. That has to happen if he’s got any shot at the roster or practice squad. […]