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Eagles’ report cards: Grading Philadelphia’s rookie class entering the 2024 offseason

We’re handing out grades and reviewing our rookie report card for the Philadelphia Eagles seven player 2023 NFL draft class

The Eagles entered training camp last summer with 17 rookies they believed could provide a bridge to the future and instant impact at crucial positions.

The 2023 class included seven talented players after the 2023 NFL draft, in which the team received glowing grades from experts and analysts.

Philadelphia landed five total defenders and four real players in the trenches, landing Tyler Steen from Alabama in the third round.

The Eagles also added plenty of undrafted talent.

Howie Roseman has raved about previous UDFA classes, with several big-named stars holding second-day draft grades.

Philadelphia had nine undrafted rookies that offered the potential to become critical contributors for years.

Mekhi Garner, Ben VanSumeren, and Eli Ricks saw key snaps as rookies, while Kelee Ringo will likely enter 2024 as a starter after some early learning curves.

With the young guys fully entrenched and the team looking towards April’s NFL draft, we’re handing out grades for 2023.

Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers on defense through 9 games

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players on the Philadelphia Eagles defense through the first nine games of 2023

We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2023 NFL season, and the Eagles have the best record in football, sitting at 8-1 ahead of a Week 11 rematch against the Chiefs next week.

The work is just getting started, and it’ll get more challenging as Philadelphia has the league’s most brutal stretch of games remaining and over eight weeks, beginning with Dallas (28-23 win) and including the bye, the Eagles will face the Cowboys twice, along with the Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, Seahawks and Giants.

With preparation for Kansas City set to get underway, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players on defense through 9 games via PFF. 

7 Eagles who deserve bigger roles during 2nd half of the season

We’re looking at seven Philadelphia Eagles who deserve bigger roles coming out of the bye week into the second half of the season

The Eagles head into their bye week in Week 10 with the best record in the NFL, and as Jalen Hurts and company work to get healthy, head coach Nick Sirianni should be focused on expanding roles.

Philadelphia is headed toward a deep playoff run, and they’ll need to rely on depth, talent, and versatility at multiple positions.

With Thursday night football set to kick off in a few hours, we’re looking at seven Eagles who deserve a more significant role in the second half of the season after the bye week.

Eagles Rookie Tracker: Who stands out after September?

Going defensive heavy again in the draft this past year, the Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) eight rookies have had promising developments in the preseason and regular season so far.

Going defensive heavy again in the draft this past year, the Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) eight rookies have had promising developments in the preseason and regular season so far.

The two guys I think who stand out the most after September are safety Sydney Brown and defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Both guys have had stellar performances already and will only get better as the season progresses. Carter is also currently in the Defensive Rookie of the Year running at (+100) odds on BetMGM.

Below are all of the rookies’ stats and thoughts so far after their performances in September or preseason in August.

QB Tanner McKee

For McKee to have to play, Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota would have to be injured – which would be the least ideal position for the team to be in this early in the season. Luckily, we know what McKee is capable of as he put up great numbers in preseason.

OL Tyler Steen

Steen is another guy who probably won’t get much play time this season unless one of the core offensive linemen goes down. That’s not to say I’m not impressed with Steen either, but I’m also looking forward to how he develops under this core group of guys as the season progresses. I wouldn’t be opposed to getting him snaps later in the season if the Eagles put themselves in a position to succeed in the postseason. I think Steen is a good guy to keep around as the core offensive guys get older.

LB Nolan Smith

Obviously, the Eagles linebacker room is stacked, so Smith is probably going to be spending time developing in the linebacker room. So far this season, he’s had one solo tackle.

CB Kelee Ringo

Ringo had two solo tackles so far this season. I’m excited to see him continue to develop. Obviously, the cornerback room is stacked right now, but it’s exciting to watch Ringo continue to develop and already excel this rookie season.

CB Eli Ricks

Ricks hasn’t had much play time, if any, yet this regular season. However, he’ll be an interesting guy to keep around as he had a fantastic college career. Also, having the Alabama background coming to the Eagles continues to build the bond around the guys who come from Alabama and Georgia.

S Sydney Brown

Brown is a great player who had a great season. Since preseason, I’ve been rooting for him to make the team in an already shaky safety room. He’s had three tackles and one pass deflect so far. He’s been a speedy defensive guy that I think the Eagles will really benefit from.

DT Jalen Carter

Carter is one of the stellar guys the Eagles picked up and I could not be happier about it, on top of having Jordan Davis as well. The defense is getting beefed up and Carter, among the others is only just getting started. So far this season he’s had five tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.

DT Moro Ojomo

Unfortunately, Ojomo suffered a concussion in the preseason so of course a longer recovery time is necessary. Before the injury, I thought Ojomo would be another fantastic defensive guy in development under the Eagles. I hope the team gets to see what he’s able to do in the regular season.

Moro Ojomo carted off with neck injury in preseason matchup vs. Browns

#Eagles DT Moro Ojomo carted off with neck injury in preseason matchup vs. Browns

It has not been a good night for the Philadelphia Eagles (0-1) against the Cleveland Browns (1-1), as injuries have piled up for the home team. Tyrie Cleveland, who went down in the third quarter, and now defensive tackle Moro Ojomo has been carted off the field with a neck injury in the fourth quarter with a little over 10 minutes remaining.

Ojomo was injured while trying to chase down Browns’ quarterback Kellen Mond.

 

A seventh-round draft pick out of Texas, Ojomo is one of the players fighting for a roster spot.

Before officially off the field, Ojomo gave a wave and a thumbs up, showing optimistic signs towards recovery.

Update 8/18/23: The Philadelphia Eagles released a statement regarding both players injuries:

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How each of the Eagles seven draft pick looked in preseason opener against Ravens

We”re looking at how each of the Philadelphia #Eagles seven draft picks looked in the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens

The Eagles selected seven players in April’s NFL draft, and outside of Jalen Carter, they all logged significant snaps in the preseason opener against the Ravens.

Jalen Carter only logged two defensive snaps, but that was really all Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni needed to see.

With joint practices against the Browns now complete, and the second preseason contest looming, we’re looking at how each of the Birds draft picks fared in the preseason opener.

Studs and Duds from Eagles 20-19 loss to the Ravens in preseason opener

We’re looking at the Studs and Duds from the Philadelphia #Eagles 20-19 loss to the Baltimore #Ravens in the preseason opener

The Eagles kicked off the preseason with an exciting debut against the Ravens in Baltimore.

With key starters and veterans inactive, Philadelphia got impressive performances from several rookies, but fell 20-19 in the opener.

With two joint practice sessions against the Browns on Monday and Tuesday, Nick Sirianni chose to let the young players develop and gain further experience.

Here are the studs and duds from the contest.

Instant analysis and recap of Eagles 20-19 loss to Ravens in preseason opener

We’re looking at an Instant analysis and recap of the Philadelphia #Eagles 20-19 loss to #Ravens in preseason opener

Philadelphia held Baltimore to 115 yards in the first half, and Eagles rookie Tanner McKee shined as the Birds finished the first half with a 13-10 lead at M&T Bank Stadium.

It wasn’t enough, though, as Baltimore won their 24th straight preseason game after coming away with a hard-fought 20-19 win at home.

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, and other key starters on both sides of the football were held out as the team prepares for two joint practice sessions with the Browns this week.

A revamped defense saw young rookies and veterans hold the Ravens to 10 points in the first half, while Jalen Carter had the play of the game.

With all eyes pointing toward Cleveland’s arrival, here’s an instant analysis of the entertaining contest.

Key takeaways from first half of Eagles vs. Ravens preseason opener

We’re looking at key takeaways from the first half as the #Eagles lead the #Ravens 13-10 in the preseason opener for both teams via @Thacover2NFL

Philadelphia held Baltimore to 115 yards in the first half, and Eagles rookie Tanner McKee shined as the Birds finished the first half with a 13-10 lead at M&T Bank Stadium.

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, and other key starters on both sides of the football were held out as the team prepares for two joint practice sessions with the Browns this week.

A revamped defense saw young rookies and veterans hold the Ravens to 10 points in the first half, while Jalen Carter had the play of the game.

With the second half underway, here are key takeaways from the first half.