Ranking Eagles linebacker draft candidates based on NFL Combine workouts

We suspect the Eagles will select a linebacker early in the NFL Draft, but let’s talk about it nonetheless.

Discussions concerning linebackers… Oh, the delights of supporting the Philadelphia Eagles. Let’s just say that when the subject shifts and we start talking about the defense’s second level, argument is both normal and anticipated.

We’ve all found ourselves involved in the fodder. Andy Reid did not care about linebackers. Neither did Jim Schwartz. Howie Roseman took their failure to handle his team’s demands at the position to a new level.

We’ve long wondered around draft time whether this would be the year the tide turned and we broke the jinx. Philadelphia has not picked a linebacker in the first round since 1979 (Jerry Robinson). We doubt it will happen this year, but here is some good news.

This would be an excellent year for the Eagles to address their positional needs in the selection meeting, especially early on. They will not be disappointed.

Philly talked with a number of young players at the NFL Scouting Combine. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is the son of a franchise legend. We call him ‘Junior Ax Man’.

However, if they stick to their business plan and choose a linebacker later in the process, they should be able to strike the bulls eye anyway Here’s how the top Eagles draft prospects at inside linebacker stack up against one another.
Okay, we’ve been shouting his virtues for a while.

Let us get down to business. Where does ‘Junior Ax Man’ rank on our list of best linebacker prospects? We’re pleased you asked. Here is our ranking.

The Eagles’ 2024 NFL Draft is approaching, so let the debate begin! Here’s what we know so far: tight ends and defensive backs will work out on Friday, March 1st at 3 pm EST, while quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs will have their chance to shine on Saturday, March 2nd.