Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2025 Positional Needs: Running Back

Whereas I’ve watched highlights from the Tremendous Bowl daily because it occurred, apparently a NEW season of soccer continues to be going to start out in September. Earlier than that may occur nonetheless, every workforce will get to pick quite a few former school standouts within the annual NFL Draft (April 24-April 26) which takes place in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. this yr.

The Philadelphia Eagles may have the final choose within the first spherical, resulting from being the defending Tremendous Bowl champs in fact, and 7 picks in rounds two by way of 5, though Govt VP/GM/Wizard Howie Roseman has been identified to make a deal or two on draft weekend.

2025 Picks:

1st spherical (PHI), No. 322nd spherical (PHI), No. 643rd spherical (PHI), No. 964th spherical (DET), No. 1305th spherical (HOU), No. 1615th spherical (CLE through DET), No. 1645th spherical (WAS), No. 1655th spherical (PHI), No. 168

2026 Picks:

1st spherical (PHI)2nd spherical (PHI)third spherical (PHI)third spherical (NYJ)4th spherical (PHI)fifth spherical (PHI)fifth spherical (HOU)seventh spherical (PHI)4 compensatory picks too (third, 4th, fifth, sixth rounds I feel)

Potential Group Wants (2025 free brokers in parentheses):

EDGE (Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham)LB (Zack Baun, Oren Burks, Ben VanSumeren; Nakobe Dean FA in 26)OG (Mekhi Becton, Fred Johnson)OT (Jack Driscoll; Darian Kinnard, Brett Toth FAs in 26)TE (C.J. Uzomah FA; Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcatarra, E.J. Jenkins FA in 26)CB (Isaiah Rodgers, Avonte Maddox FA; Darius Slay, Tristin McCollum, Eli Ricks, James Bradberry FAs in 26)

RB (Kenneth Gainwell)IDL (Milton Williams; Jordan Davis, Thomas Booker IV FAs in 26)

Now that quite a few free agent selections have been made, we now have a greater concept of what the Birds would possibly do through the draft.

The Eagles misplaced: Sweat (Cardinals), Rodgers (Vikings), Gainwell (Steelers), Williams (Patriots), Slay (Steelers), Burks (Bengals), Becton (Chargers), Graham (FA), Bradberry (FA)

The Eagles retained: Baun, VanSumeren

Undecided: Maddox, Uzomah, Johnson, Driscoll

The Eagles signed free brokers: LG Kenyon Inexperienced (Texans), EDGE Joshua Uche (Chiefs), RB A.J. Dillon (Packers), CB Adoree Jackson (Giants), LS Charley Hughlett (Browns), TE Harrison Bryant (Raiders), TE Kylen Granson (Colts), EDGE Patrick Johnson (Giants), PR/KR/WR/RB Avery WIlliams (Falcons)

Even with the addition of Dillon in free company, Philadelphia can be clever to usher in a again to problem Lew Nichols and Tyrion Davis-Value for depth. Dillon is coming off a neck damage that induced him to overlook all of final season and the final two video games of the 2023 season so it’s unclear how wholesome (or rusty) he’ll be.

So, with that being mentioned, let’s check out three potential ball carriers the Eagles may draft in April. (Age listed is “age on first day of the season.” Top and weight is as listed on NFL.com draft profile.)

RJ Harvey, UCF, 5-foot-8, 205 kilos, fifth-year senior, 24 years outdated

small in dimension however doesn’t draw back from contact
affected person runner who waits for performs to develop after which bursts by way of the opening and previous defenders with razor-sharp cuts

due to his insane slicing skill he too usually tried to bounce runs outdoors in school which works towards New Hampshire, however not towards New England
regardless of a formidable 40-time on the mix, I wouldn’t classify him as a “velocity again,” as a result of he usually bought chased down on lengthy runs even in his personal spotlight video
competent as a move catcher
he’s undoubtedly on the older finish of the prospect spectrum, however he solely had 579 profession carries in school and two seasons as the highest RB at UCF so there’s nonetheless some tread left on the tires
2024 accolades: Third Group All-America (AP, Phil Steele); First Group All-Large 12 (coaches, media, Phil Steele, CFN)
2024 stats: 232 makes an attempt, 1,577 yards (6.8 ypc), lengthy of 80, 22 dashing touchdowns; 20 catches, 267 yards (13.3 ypc), lengthy of 75, 3 receiving touchdowns; 1-of-1 passing, 18 yards

Relative Athletic Rating (RAS): 8.40 out of 10.00; 40-yard sprint time of 4.40 which rated a 9.67 out of 10.00
Enjoyable truth: he was the QB of his highschool in Orlando that went defeated his sophomore yr however received the district championship the next season and made the state playoffs with a 12-2 document his senior season
The Eagles ought to draft him in: 4th spherical

Kyle Monangai, Rutgers, 5-foot-8, 211 kilos, fifth-year senior, 23 years outdated

runs kinda like a bowling bowl that has been personally wronged by a member of the opposing workforce’s protection
he’s elusive within the open discipline however not quick, on brief or lengthy runs
seems to have good palms however wasn’t a focus of the Rutgers passing assault so undecided that may be thought of a “energy”
didn’t have a very good NFL Mix efficiency, which can drop him down draft boards
2024 accolades: Fourth Group All-American (Phil Steele); First Group All-Large Ten (coaches, media, AP, Phil Steele); All-ECAC Offense; workforce captain (second yr)
2024 stats: 256 makes an attempt, 1,279 yards (4.9 ypc), lengthy of 62, 13 dashing touchdowns; 14 catches, 75 yards (5.4 ypc), lengthy of 14, 1 receiving landing

Relative Athletic Rating (RAS): 4.29 out of 10.00 (unofficial); 40-yard sprint time of 4.60 which rated a 5.56 out of 10.00 (his 10-yard and 20-yard splits have been rated worse)
Enjoyable truth: led the Large Ten in dashing in 2023
The Eagles ought to draft him in: fifth spherical

Brashard Smith, SMU, 5-foot-10, 194 kilos, senior, 22 years outdated

an abrupt speedster who can flip a small gap right into a 50+ yard landing
wonderful move catcher out of the backfield who may even be cut up outdoors in sure packages
kick returner skills will make him all of the extra attractive to groups, particularly if he’s in a battle for a roster spot on the finish of coaching camp
with such restricted time taking part in working again he’ll be a developmental undertaking for whichever workforce picks him

wants so as to add weight to his body and energy to his decrease physique or else his ceiling might be third-down specialist/gadget participant
2024 accolades: First Group All-ACC (media, coaches, AP); Second Group All-ACC (Phil Steele); Second Group All-America (Sporting Information, AFCA); Third Group All-America (AP); Fourth Group All-America (Phil Steele); DCTF First Group All-Texas
2024 stats: 235 makes an attempt, 1,332 yards (5.7 ypc), lengthy of 71, 14 dashing touchdowns, 2 fumbles misplaced; 39 catches, 327 yards (8.4 ypc), lengthy of 33, 4 receiving touchdowns; 14 kick returns, 320 yards (22.9 ypr)

Relative Athletic Rating (RAS): 7.02 out of 10.00; 40-yard sprint time of 4.39 which rated a 9.73 out of 10.00
Enjoyable truth: was a large receiver for 3 seasons at Miami (Fla.) earlier than transferring to SMU; he was additionally Second Group All-ACC as a kick returner in 2023
The Eagles ought to draft him in: 4th spherical