The Philadelphia Eagles came into 2025 with a draft class that looked like it could help bridge the gap between a veteran-laden core and the next generation of contributors. But as we hit December, the shine has worn off-and fast.
In Sunday’s loss to the Bears, not a single rookie from the Eagles’ 2025 draft class logged a snap on offense or defense. Zero.
The entire class was relegated to special teams duty, a stark contrast to the early-season optimism surrounding this group.
So what’s happened to a class that once looked like it could add both depth and impact?
Let’s start with safety Andrew Mukuba and linebacker Jihaad Campbell-two rookies who’ve seen the most action this year. Mukuba had carved out a role in the secondary before a fractured ankle landed him on injured reserve.
His absence leaves a noticeable void, especially considering how thin the Eagles have been on the back end. As for Campbell, he didn’t play a single defensive snap in Week 13.
That’s a significant drop-off for a player who, not long ago, looked like a legitimate Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. He’s now down to just six special teams snaps against Chicago.
The rest of the class? Virtually invisible.
Linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. has only played seven defensive snaps all season and has mostly been a special teams body, recording five tackles. Defensive lineman Ty Robinson has bounced between the active roster and the inactives list.
He’s managed just one tackle and one pass deflection across 50 total snaps-35 on defense, 15 on special teams. Not exactly the kind of production you hope for from a mid-round pick.
Cornerback Mac McWilliams hasn’t been able to crack the rotation, even with Philadelphia dealing with injuries and inconsistency in the secondary. And edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland? He’s not even on the team anymore-he’s now on the Bengals’ practice squad.
Offensively, the picture isn’t much brighter. Rookie linemen Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams are both on injured reserve.
Center Drew Kendall has appeared in just three games, logging a total of 16 snaps-only four of those on offense. Quarterback Kyle McCord, a developmental pick, remains on the practice squad.
It’s important to remember that not every draft class hits right away. Some guys need time to develop, adjust to the speed of the NFL, or simply wait for an opportunity.
But what’s concerning here isn’t just the lack of breakout stars-it’s the near-total absence of meaningful contributions. We're talking about a full draft class that, at the moment, is giving this team next to nothing on either side of the ball.
Campbell’s regression is especially puzzling. With Nakobe Dean back in the lineup, his role has clearly diminished, but the drop-off has been steep. From early-season starter to barely seeing the field, it’s a development that raises questions not just about his play, but about how the coaching staff sees his fit moving forward.
And that’s the bigger issue in Philadelphia right now. The Eagles are 8-4, but the vibes around this team don’t match the record.
There’s been a lot of noise-injuries, inconsistency, and now, a rookie class that has yet to move the needle. For a team that came into the season with Super Bowl expectations, that’s a problem.
Because while the veteran core is still capable, the lack of help from the younger ranks puts even more pressure on the starters to carry the load deep into the season.
The Eagles don’t need all their rookies to be stars right away. But they do need someone to step up.
Right now, they’re not getting that. And unless something changes soon, what once looked like a promising draft class may end up being a missed opportunity in a season where every edge matters.