Eagles sign Toledo safety Maxen Hook to UDFA deal

USA Today

28-04-2025

Eagles sign Toledo safety Maxen Hook to UDFA deal Quinyon Mitchell's college roommate is headed to Philadelphia
Per reports, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Toledo safety Maxen Hook to a UDFA deal.
Hook, 6-1, 202 pounds, was a four-year starter at Toledo and a former teammate of current Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell. The two defensive backs used to be roommates, and we will now reunite in Philadelphia.
Across his five-year career at Toledo, Hook compiled 356 tackles, 15 pass breakups, and seven interceptions. He won four-straight placements on all-MAC teams, including three-straight placements on the all-MAC first-team defense from 2022-24.
Here is Maxen Hook's scouting report via The Draft Network:
Hook thrives near the box. He's at his best when lined up over or near the ball, using his instinct for the run game to consistently make plays. Hook plays with great physicality. He takes on blocks, shoots gaps, and plays with relentless energy, making his presence felt on nearly every snap. Hook's tackling is consistent, and his solid athleticism pairs well with his knack for being around the football. He also flashes good top-end speed, chasing down runners and making sideline-to-sideline plays. With his skill set, Hook also projects as a natural fit as a special teams contributor.
In coverage, Hook struggles as his tight hips and stiffness make man coverage a weakness, showing the need to grab and hold receivers too often. In zone coverage, he doesn't display the comfort or awareness you'd expect from a player with his experience. He often drifts into empty areas of the field and does not show the same level of instinct he shows when defending the run. Hook lacks the ball skills and range to excel as a middle-of-the-field safety.
Despite some limitations, Hook enters the NFL as a highly productive, experienced safety who excels in the box and thrives near the ball. He's a perfect fit for a scheme that leans on his physicality, instincts, and ability to play the run, without asking him to cover large areas in space. With the right system, Hook has the tools to make an impact."
Hook was projected as a Day 3 pick but got injured at the Senior Bowl and didn't participate at the NFL Combine.
The Eagles' safety room currently consists of Reed Blankenship, Andrew Mukuba, Sydney Brown, Tristin McCollum, and Lewis Cine. If Hook can impress on special teams, he has a chance to crack the final 53-man roster.