Weekly check in on Philadelphia’s 2025 NFL Draft class.
The Eagles miraculously won a rainy game in Buffalo on Sunday. A dominant defensive performance powered Philly to a 13-12 win when the offense couldn’t get much going. While the rookies as a whole didn’t play much of a part, one in particular played very well.
Jihaad Campbell: B+
Unsurprisingly, Campbell excelled as he played full time instead of as a rotational player. Campbell was on the field for 71 defensive snaps and was a force in all three phases of defense. Campbell made an impact attacking the Bills normally potent running game, helping limit James Cook on a night where Buffalo needed a big game from him. As a pass rusher, Campbell generated two hurries as part of a team effort that sacked Josh Allen five times. Most impressive was Campbell’s play in coverage, where he allowed just a 59.4 passer rating when targeted. More than once, the first-round linebacker was step for step with James Cook in coverage. A running back nearly 50 pounds lighter than him and he kept up downfield, not allowing Cook to make a single catch.
Campbell plays on a defense full of incredible football players and it’s really a lot of fun to see him stand out.
The Rest
- Darius Cooper had one catch for four yards but most of his snaps were to be a run blocker, where he did pretty well!
- Smael Mondon Jr. and Ty Robinson got some snaps on special teams.
- Mac McWilliams was active but did not play.
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