The Eagles didn’t do much to settle their guard picture this offseason, and that’s exactly why Micah Morris has a real shot to matter right away.
Philadelphia had chances to add help at the position and mostly passed. The team didn’t make its move on an interior offensive lineman until Day 3 of the draft, when it took Morris, a sixth-round pick out of Georgia.
In most cases, that kind of selection is fighting just to stick around. If he misses the 53-man roster, the practice squad is usually waiting.
But Morris isn’t walking into a normal sixth-round situation.
With Landon Dickerson and Tyler Steen ahead of him, the Eagles’ No. 3 guard job is wide open. Morris could do more than survive camp - he could put himself in position to be next up if Dickerson or Steen gets hurt. That’s a much better path than most late-round rookies get.
The rest of the depth chart doesn’t exactly shut the door, either. The Eagles spent the offseason light on interior offensive line additions, and Morris was the only new piece there until minicamp wrapped.
Last season, the team had several rookies develop in the background, including Willie Lampkin and Hollin Pierce, both undrafted free agents. Drew Kendall, a fifth-round pick, is the backup center and also cross-trained at guard.
Myles Hinton, another sixth-rounder, moved from tackle to guard and is in the mix as well.
Then came the veteran addition. After minicamp, Philadelphia signed Michael Jordan, who has started 49 NFL games since 2019, all at left guard. That experience makes him the favorite for the No. 3 guard role, even if he fits best on the left side.
Still, Morris has a case. Outside of Kendall, the other interior rookies haven’t played a regular-season snap at guard, which leaves Morris with a chance to jump them quickly once camp begins. He already brings guard experience, plus the kind of size and power that stands out on the interior.
At 6-foot-5 and 334 pounds, Morris is built like a load to handle. He also got a useful early education at Georgia, where he lined up against Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis as a freshman.
That matters because this isn’t just about a roster spot in August. Morris has a path to playing in 2026, and the Eagles may need him before long.
He’s already backing up Steen at right guard, and if he can pick that side up quickly, he’ll be in the hunt for the No. 3 job. Even with Jordan in the picture, versatility still carries weight in Philadelphia.
For a sixth-round pick, that’s a strong place to start. Morris looks like more than a typical late-round flier, and if he develops the way the Eagles hope, the back end of this rookie class could end up looking a lot better than it did in the spring.
The Eagles were aggressive on Day 3 for a reason, and they need one of those picks to pay off. Morris looks like the best bet to do it.
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