The Philadelphia Eagles needed a strong 2024 NFL Draft class to take them from a good team to a championship favorite, and the additions Howie Roseman made played a big factor in their demolition of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the amazing levels of depth and quality throughout the Philadelphia roster suggest that they have the luxury of not being forced to draft for need.
Even after just one year in the books, it is more than fair to call this class an overwhelming success from Roseman. When handing out retroactive grades to this class, many players scored some very high marks despite scrapping for playing time.
Re-grading Eagles' 2024 NFL Draft Class one year later
Round 1, Pick 22: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Mitchell was not only a great draft pick, but he is on a path that could help him become one of the best cornerbacks in the game. Already so good that offenses don't throw at him or fear of being picked off, Mitchell was robbed of the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Grade: A+
Round 2, Pick 40: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
The Eagles' defense didn't truly turn into the unit that bludgeoned Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl until Vic Fangio leaned on DeJean in the slot more. DeJean was regarded as a major steal when he fell to the second round, and he should be a core part of this defense for the next decade: Grade: A
Round 3, Pick 94: Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian
Hunt didn't get on the field as much as fans wanted to see in the early stages of the year, but Bryce Huff's extremely disappointing year was enough to force Hunt into a semi-featured role. Year 2 could be much more fruitful for him. Grade: B-
Round 4, Pick 127: Will Shipley, RB, Clemson
Shipley had it hard being stuck in third place on the depth chart behind Saquon Barkley. However, he did have some strong runs in his limited time, and he could beat out AJ Dillon for the RB2 role now that Kenneth Gainwell is gone. Grade: C
Round 5, Pick 152: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
Smith only caught seven passes in his rookie season, four of which came in a Week 18 game that didn't have a ton of meaning for the Eagles. Barring injury, Smith may be in line for another year at the very bottom of the Philadelphia depth chart. Grade: D
Round 5, Pick 155: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
With Nakobe Dean recovering from an injury, Trotter might be counted on to follow in his father's footsteps and man the interior for Philadelphia. Trotter has some solid production as a backup, and his sterling college career suggests he can handle that promotion. Grade: B-
Round 5, Pick 172: Trevor Keegan, OG, Michigan
Keegan was drafted to be a backup guard, and that's what he was. Nothing to see here. Grade: Incomplete
Round 6, Pick 185: Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
Wilson was active for most of the season, though he caught just five passes. Having apparently jumped over Smith on the depth chart, Philly seems to be more interested in developing the 6-6 dynamo. Grade: C
Round 6, Pick 190: Dylan McMahon, C, North Carolina State
McMahon was cut after the preseason, though he has since signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Grade: F
