Campbell is the first off-ball linebacker the Eagles have selected in the first round since Jerry Robinson in 1979. The Erial, New Jersey native was named to the first-team All-SEC in 2024 after leading the Crimson Tide with 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks.

Why: McCord, at pick No. 181 overall, had an ACC record-setting season in 2024 for Syracuse after transferring from Ohio State. McCord threw for 4,779 yards last season, and should challenge Tanner McKee and Dorian Thompson-Robinson to serve as Jalen Hurts' backup. It's expected that McKee will have the inside track for the job, though.

NFL draft kicked off Thursday from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Philadelphia Eagles took Jihaad Campbell with the No. 31 selection of the first round after trading with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles gave up the No.