The Philadelphia Eagles made a splash in the 2023 NFL Draft, acquiring seven new players and trading for veteran running back D'Andre Swift. In an exclusive interview, Eagles' General Manager Howie Roseman recapped the team's draft strategy and expressed his confidence in the roster moving forward.
Roseman emphasized the importance of building from the trenches out, focusing on both the offensive and defensive lines. With the quarterback position secured by Jalen Hurts through 2028, the Eagles were able to dedicate their draft resources to strengthening other areas of the team.
In the first round, the Eagles selected defensive tackle Jalen Carter and outside linebacker/edge player Nolan Smith, adding high-level talent and depth to an already strong front seven on defense. In the second round, the Eagles drafted left tackle Tyler Steen from Alabama, who they believe can compete for playing time early in his career and provide depth for the offensive line. In the third round, the Eagles added safety Sydney Brown, a five-year starter at Illinois known for his football instincts and physicality.
The most surprising move of the day came in the fourth round when the Eagles traded a 2025 fourth-round draft pick to the Detroit Lions for running back D'Andre Swift. The Philadelphia native, who played his high school football at St. Joe's Prep, is known for his ability to make defenders miss and accelerate through holes in the offensive line. Head Coach Nick Sirianni expressed excitement about the addition of Swift, calling him a "dynamic playmaker" with good hands and the ability to read defenses out of the backfield.
The Eagles finished off the draft by selecting Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee in the sixth round and Texas defensive tackle Moro Ojomo in the seventh round. While it remains to be seen how these players will fit into the team's plans, Roseman expressed confidence in their ability to contribute in the future.
Overall, Roseman was proud of the team's draft strategy and the effort put in by everyone involved. He emphasized that the team's work is not done and that they will continue to look for opportunities to improve the roster. With a strong foundation in the trenches and dynamic playmakers on both sides of the ball, the Eagles are poised to make a push for the playoffs in the 2023 season.
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