At the end of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Eagles traded a fifth-round pick to the Chiefs to move up from No. 32 to No. 31 overall, allowing them to select Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, whom General Manager Howie Roseman called an elite prospect. Roseman expressed confidence in Campbell’s health following shoulder surgery and noted that he was ranked as a Top 10 player on their board, emphasizing the importance of securing such talent for the team’s future. Excited to bring the Philadelphia-native Campbell home, Roseman highlighted his explosive playmaking ability and versatility on defense.
