Coverage dated April 24, 2025

For Howie Roseman, Eagles trading up to draft Jihaad Campbell was "an easy pick." Here's why.

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Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.

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  1. CBS News

    For Howie Roseman, Eagles trading up to draft Jihaad Campbell was "an easy pick." Here's why. (opens CBS News)

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    Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.

  2. PhillyVoice

    15 players who make sense for the Eagles in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft (opens PhillyVoice)

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    Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Philadelphia Eagles landed Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell. Here are 15 players who make sense for the Birds in Round 2, where they hold the last pick (64th overall).

  3. PhillyVoice

    Eagles GM Howie Roseman on draft pick Jihaad Campbell: 'This guy can grow into anything you want' (opens PhillyVoice)

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    Whether at linebacker or on the edge, Jihaad Campbell will bring the speed, strength, and athleticism to help keep the Eagles ahead of the curve, Howie Roseman said.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Eagles draft Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell with 31st overall pick, bringing the South Jersey native home (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The Eagles used a first-round pick to select a linebacker for the first time since 1979.

  5. PhillyVoice

    Eagles first-round draft grade: Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell (opens PhillyVoice)

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    It finally happened. The Philadelphia Eagles ended 46-year span in which they didn't select a linebacker in the first round when they drafted Alabama's Jihaad Campbell 31st overall. There's a lot to unpack with this selection.

  6. PhillyVoice

    Eagles first-round draft grade roundup: LB Jihaad Campbell (opens PhillyVoice)

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    Earlier this afternoon, we graded the Philadelphia Eagles' first round selection of Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell. Here's how some other folks around the country graded the Campbell pick.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Jihaad Campbell can be a big help to the Eagles ... by stopping teams who want to be like the Eagles (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Eagles' first-round pick is a versatile linebacker who'll be tasked with helping slow down teams that are now building themselves to run the ball.

  8. PhillyVoice

    Eagles select Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell with 31st overall pick of 2025 NFL Draft (opens PhillyVoice)

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    With the 31st pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell. The Eagles hadn't picked an off-ball linebacker in the first round of a draft since 1979, when they selected Jerry Robinson.

  9. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Eagles pick Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell in first round of NFL Draft (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    With the No. 31 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell on Thursday night.

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Read between the lines: Eagles may have drafted a ‘linebacker,’ but Jihaad Campbell projects as an edge rusher (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Howie Roseman and the Eagles selecting Campbell can be viewed as an attempt to get a Micah Parsons-type outside linebacker.

  11. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Eagles move up 1 spot and take Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell in the NFL draft (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    The Philadelphia Eagles moved up one spot in the NFL draft to select linebacker Jihaad Campbell of Alabama with the No. 31 overall pick on Thursday night.

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