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These rookies across the NFL could exceed expectations in Year 1 and make a significant impact this season
Every team expects a lot out of their top picks in the NFL draft, but they won’t be the only rookies who contribute in Year 1. There will be first-year players who emerge as valuable starters or key role players at some point this season.
It’s just difficult to predict which rookies will be the ones to step up and surprise both fans and analysts.
The NFL Wire network went team by team and selected one rookie who could be a pleasant surprise in 2022, highlighting players on an upward trajectory.
Ranking the Philadelphia Eagles rookies by potential impact in 2022
The Eagles finished the 2022 NFL draft with five players selected, and followed that up by signing 12 undrafted free agents to deals before their initial rookie minicamp.
Philadelphia’s five-man class offers the potential for two immediate starters on defense, and three key backups at interior offensive line, edge rusher, and tight end.
The 12-man undrafted free agent class offers the potential for key contributors at running back, cornerback, and edge rusher as well, but time will tell and the team won’t be together again until the start of training camp on July, 26.
With the Eagles on an extended break, here’s a ranking of Philadelphia’s rookies by potential impact in 2022.
Ranking the 7 biggest Philadelphia Eagles additions this offseason
The Philadelphia Eagles added several big-named, and dynamic players to the roster via free agency, the draft, and one huge trade.
After inking Jason Kelce to a one-year deal, Philadelphia struck early in free agency, landing pass rusher Haason Reddick on a three-year, $45 million deal.
After Reddick, Zach Pascal joined the club, followed by Kyzir White, and then the NFL draft, where Philadelphia traded a 2022 first-round pick (No. 15 overall), a 2022 fourth-round pick (No. 124 overall), and two 2022 fifth-round picks (Nos. 162 and 166 overall) to Houston for a 2022 first-round pick (No. 13 overall).
After drafting Jordan Davis, the Eagles traded a 2022 first-round pick (No. 18 overall) and a 2022 third-round pick (No. 101 overall) to Tennessee for WR A.J. Brown.
Then in mid-May, Philadelphia put the cherry on top by signing James Bradberry to a one-year deal after the Giants were forced to release their star cornerback.
With the team on a break until training camp, here is a ranking of the seven biggest additions this offseason.
Top photos from Day 3 of Philadelphia Eagles OTAs
The Philadelphia Eagles returned to the practice field for the third day of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), where the offense and defense continue to put work in ahead of training camp in late July.
With no mandatory minicamp scheduled, the Birds will meet for three days next weekend before breaking until the start of preseason actions.
Here’s a look at the best photos from Philadelphia’s OTAs, including a look at quarterback Jalen Hurts, first-round pick Jordan Davis, and all-world wide receiver, A.J. Brown.
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Philadelphia Eagles’ 90 man roster by jersey number heading into OTAs
The Eagles are in Week 4 of their nine-week offseason workout routine for all 32 teams with the training programs broken down into three phases, no mandatory minicamp for the vets and an already completed rookie camp held after the draft.
There have been some new additions to the roster since the 2022 NFL draft, and we’re taking an early look at Philadelphia’s 90-man offseason roster by jersey number:
Way-too-early Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster projections following 2022 NFL draft
The Eagles are roaring towards the start of the 2022 training camp after an NFL draft class that landed several A grades from experts and analysts.
Philadelphia is starting Week 3 of the offseason workout program and the team just finished a two-day minicamp that saw 12 undrafted free agents, 5 draft picks, and 19 players who were selected to try out.
The Eagles will have two more OTA periods before breaking for the summer and with late July fast approaching, let’s take a look at the first 53-man roster projections following the NFL draft.
5 takeaways from the 1st-day of Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp with notes and observations from Nick Sirianni addressing the media
The Eagles have three of their five 2022 NFL draft picks under contract, but that didn’t stop the entire class, 12 undrafted free agents and a host of other tryout hopefuls from hitting the field on the first day of rookie minicamp.
Only the beginning of the session was open to the media, and afterward, head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the media, saying all the right things after Day one.
Here are five takeaways from the first day of rookie minicamp, along with notes and observations.
Philadelphia Eagles assign jersey numbers for their five-man 2022 NFL draft class
With the Eagles’ 2022 rookie draft class set and working out at the NovaCare Complex for the start of a minicamp, three of those impact players will have new uniform numbers.
On Friday afternoon, Philadelphia announced the new jersey numbers for the five players selected last weekend during the 2022 NFL Draft.
Jordan Davis switched numbers because the legendary Jerome Brown’s No. 99 will never be worn again, while Grant Calcaterra will likely switch numbers again before the regular season starts.
Finding one thing to love about each of the Philadelphia Eagles’ five 2022 NFL draft picks
With the Eagles’ 2022 rookie minicamp set to start on Friday morning, Philadelphia is excited about the potential and versatility of all five players drafted over the three-day event.
After making two draft night trades during round one, the Eagles lost the quantity of having ten overall picks, but the quality of the five players selected can’t be ignored, on top of landing A.J. Brown.
All five draftees offer special traits and we’ve highlighted five things to love about each player selected for Philadelphia’s 2022 class.
With the 2022 NFL Draft now complete and in the rearview mirror, the Philadelphia Eagles will among the first teams to hold their rookie minicamps as the Birds are scheduled for this weekend, May 6-7
The Eagles made five picks during the 2022 NFL draft and with the team wrapping up the acquisition of an undrafted free agent class, Philadelphia will be among the first teams to hold their rookie minicamp.
The Eagles reportedly will reportedly have an 11-14 man undrafted free agent class, along with a slew of invited free agents who’ll be trying out for a training camp shot.
Here’s everything you need to know about the two-day introductory session.
