Philadelphia,We – May 14, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles sent ripples through the NFL on May 14, 2025, as their 2025 undrafted free agent class sparked excitement for a Super Bowl title defense. These overlooked talents, signed after a stellar draft, are poised to shine in training camp. Who are the hidden stars ready to break out?
Howie Roseman added 12 undrafted free agents to complement a draft haul headlined by Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Mukuba. Standouts include Zack Annexstad, a Minnesota quarterback with 3,112 passing yards in 2024, and Kyler McMichael, a North Carolina cornerback with four interceptions last season. “They’re hungry,” Nick Sirianni said.
Roseman’s strategy targets high-upside players, with Mac McWilliams, a UAB corner, drawing buzz for his 10 pass breakups and 4.43-second 40-yard dash. The Eagles’ 2024 UDFA success—Nakobe Dean’s 98 tackles—proves their knack for finding gems. Futures contracts for Annexstad and McMichael secure their spots through 2026, easing a $26.5 million dead money hit from Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox.
NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah praised Philly’s UDFA class, spotlighting McWilliams as a potential nickel corner to back Cooper DeJean. “They’re steals,” Jeremiah said. Eagles fans on X hyped Annexstad as a developmental QB behind Jalen Hurts, with posts dreaming of a 2023 Britain Covey-like special teams impact.
The Eagles, riding a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX rout of the Chiefs, aim to dominate 2025 with Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter. These UDFAs could carve roles on special teams or steal roster spots, fueling another title run. Philly fans, your unsung heroes are set to soar.
