Eagles Move On Longhorns Lineman Tied To Lane Johnson's Future?
The Philadelphia Eagles used three of their draft picks from the 2025 selection process on offensive linemen. While none of these picks were taken within the first two days of this NFL Draft, there is reason to suspect they may have found at least one diamond in the rough.
The reason? Jeff Stoutland.
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Philadelphia's offensive line coach has been the best in the league for awhile now, and he has shown a unique ability to develop late round talent into quality starters and depth.
His latest project could be his best one yet. With the selection of Texas tackle Cameron Williams, the Eagles took a raw athlete late in the draft that could have easily gone within the first two days. Williams' lack of experience really hurt him as he could have easily gone back to college and become a top-10 pick the following year.
That's fine for Philly.
Pro Football Focus raved about the pick afterwards giving the Eagles a "steal" draft grade for Williams.
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"Ranked 93rd on the PFF Big Board, Williams might be one of Day 3's biggest steals," PFF Wrote. "He earned an 84.0 grade on zone blocks last season and could become Philadelphia's long-term answer at right tackle once future Hall-of-Famer Lane Johnson retires."
Philadelphia is always conscious about keeping their players around, especially those that are legends of the franchise like Johnson. The former fourth-overall pick is nearing the end of his career, though.
And the very real fact that the team could be looking to fill his replacement should be scary for the rest of the league.
There aren't many times the Eagles will miss on an offensive lineman. Here's betting they got another one right.
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