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by Tommy Lawlor

Eagles Mock Draft

Posted April 21st, 2025 | 3 Comments »

Draft week is finally here. We are only days away from finding out which college prospect will become the next great Eagles player. Hall of Famer? Pro Bowler? At least better than Jalen Reagor? So many different levels of greatness.

Here is my ideal scenario for the Eagles. I kept it as realistic as possible. I just don’t see Abdul Carter falling to pick 32, although I did start some rumors that his favorite writer is Jimmy Bama and that is sure to raise a few red flags around the league.

1st Rd – 32 – OL – Gray Zabel – North Dakota State – 6-6, 312

Zabel was a great OT for the Bison, starting 40 games. He has size, athleticism and skill. The only real knock is length. He’s got short arms. Because of that NFL teams are projecting him at C or G. Zabel played G/C while at the Senior Bowl and had a great week. He followed that up with a strong showing at the Combine. The key question now is how high he’ll go. My guess is he won’t make it to 32, but since this is an ideal scenario, I have him lasting to the Eagles pick.

Zabel would be a great fit for the Eagles, on and off the field. He could challenge for the RG spot immediately. He could play center if needed. He also has OT experience. We know Jeff Stoutland loves versatile OL. Zabel is a high character player and team leader. He would be a great fit in Philly from a culture standpoint.

2nd Rd – 64 – Edge – Josaiah Stewart – Michigan – 6-1, 249

Stewart began his career at Coastal Carolina. He racked up 16 sacks and 4 FF while playing for the Chanticleers. He then transferred to Michigan and racked up 14 sacks and 2 FF while playing for them over the past two seasons. I’m sure many of you aren’t so keen on an undersized pass rusher. Making matters worse, Stewart didn’t run well at his Pro Day. But, the tape. Watch the tape.

Stewart is a badass. He will remind you a lot of Nolan Smith, but maybe an angrier version. Stewart knocks the crap out of everyone/everything he can. He isn’t a great athlete like Smith, but was more productive in college. He is a good pass rusher and a good run defender. I think Stewart has a play style that Vic Fangio will love. Stewart is one of my favorite players in the whole draft. I’d love for him to end up in Philly.

3rd Rd – 96 – SAF – Jonas Sanker – Virginia – 6-1, 206

Sanker was a 3-year starter for UVA. He has a good combination of size and speed. He’s an aggressive, physical player. He only had 2 INTs, but does a good job of breaking up passes. He can play in the slot if needed. He ran 4.48 at the Combine and that’s good speed for someone his size.

The Eagles have Reed Blankenship at one spot. Sydney Brown could be the other safety. Sanker has plenty of experience so he should come in ready to push for playing time. Sanker isn’t a project. If Brown wins the job, Sanker offers depth and STs ability.

4th Rd – 134 – DL – Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins – Georgia – 6-4, 276

Ingram-Dawkins is a tweener, having played DE and DT. He was productive and disruptive from both spots. He was up about 300 pounds in the past, but lost weight and had his best season in 2024, with 8 TFLs and 3 sacks. I think Ingram-Dawkins found his ideal weight and that helped him to play his best football.

Milton Williams was a tweener when the Eagles drafted him. We wondered if he would be a big DE or athletic DT. He played inside and developed into an outstanding player. Ingram-Dawkins is a bit taller, but is similar overall. I think he would give the Eagles a good inside rusher to help replace Williams. We know the team has shown some interest in him. And he went to Georgia.

5th Rd – 161 – CB – Caleb Ransaw – Tulane – 6-0, 199

Ransaw started 31 games in his career, playing both the slot and outside. He has excellent speed at 4.33. Ransaw got some reps at safety while at the Senior Bowl and had an INT in the game. The biggest knock on him is that he only had 1 INT. Some of that is due to playing so much in the slot, but some of that is on him not having great ball skills. Ransaw is a good hitter and tackler.

We know the Eagles like fast CBs. Ransaw checks that box. We know they like versatile DBs. He checks that box as well. And Fangio would like the fact he’s tough and tackles well. He helps with depth on the outside and in the slot. Could also cross train him at safety in the future.

5th Rd – 164 – LB – Teddye Buchanan – Cal – 6-2, 233

Buchanan began his career at Sacramento State and was a playmaking LB there for 4 years (15 TFLs, 8 INTs). He transferred to Cal for 2024 and had a great season with 114 tackles, 12 TFLs, 5 sacks, 2 FF. That’s a playmaker. Buchanan then had a great showing at the Combine. He is a big time athlete.

We don’t know when Nakobe Dean will be back. He wants to be ready for the start of the season, but that doesn’t seem realistic. Jeremiah Trotter Jr can start in his place, but you need competition for him and depth. Buchanan offers both. I think he has the kind of athleticism the Eagles need when facing young athletic QBs like Jayden Daniels and…Russell Wilson. The Eagles have shown interest in Buchanan.

5th Rd – 165 – OT – Carson Vinson – Alabama A&M – 6-7, 314

This is not a good OT class. After the first few things get sparse. Vinson is a project, but he is an interesting project. He started 48 games at LT. He was good vs his level, but struggled at times against better competition. I thought he had a solid showing at the Senior Bowl. Vinson has a good frame and long arms (35 inches). He has okay feet. There is potential.

The Eagles have great starting tackles. They signed Kendall Lamm to offer depth at LT. They have Darian Kinnard as the backup RT. Matt Pryor has OT experience, but I prefer him at OG. There is definitely a need for a young OT to develop. Vinson has “tools in his body” as someone likes to say.

5th Rd – 168 – TE – C.J. Dippre – Alabama – 6-5, 256

Dippre transferred from Maryland to Bama in 2023. He only caught 65 passes in college so he’s nothing special as a receiver. He’s better than his stats would indicate. He played on some less than great passing offenses. Dippre looked solid in the gauntlet drill at the Combine so I think he’s got good hands. He isn’t a great athlete, but has some good moments after the catch.

The Dallas Goedert saga continues. I’d love to see the Eagles keep him, but that confusingly doesn’t feel like it will happen. I would love for the team to go get a TE early. The Eagles haven’t had visits with key TEs so I’m guessing they won’t prioritize the position. I could be dead wrong on that, though. The reason I like Dippre is that he’s a good blocker and can be an effective receiver. I’d love to go find a star, but at this point I’ll settle for a better version of Jack Stoll to add to the mix. I think Dippre has that kind of potential.

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A couple of quick thoughts.

I hate waiting that long to take a TE. The Eagles have me thoroughly confused at that position. Maybe they’ll trade for one. Michael Mayer from the Raiders would make some sense.

This is a really deep group of RBs. I’m hoping the Eagles either take one late or get good value as a priority free agent.

WR is another spot I hated to pass on. That would be a priority UDFA position. There are some late round guys who could be of interest.

This isn’t a strong QB class. I can see the Eagles taking one late if there is someone they love. If not, that’s another UDFA spot.

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