With the offseason losses of Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, and Brandon Graham, the Philadelphia Eagles have clear needs all along the defensive line.
While the team does have important pieces still together on the roster, depth is a key part of any top edge group. Which is why the organization may be looking to address the position early in the 2025 Draft.
Philadelphia reportedly met with Texas A&M edge rusher Nic Scourton Friday. He is the No. 31 prospect ranked by Pro Football Focus and No. 49 prospect ranked by Daniel Jeremiah.
Scourton recorded 17 sacks in three seasons in college - two with Purdue as a starter and one with the Aggies. While his college production was never there, the organization easily can love his upside moving forward.
"Physical edge presence with the potential for creating havoc on all three downs. Scourton can power across the blocker’s face and into gaps but is an average “set-and-contain” run defender," NFL.com's Lance Zuerlein said. "He plays with adequate hustle and range in pursuit and hits runners with heavy pads. He’s an eclectic rusher with a mature rush plan and rarely shows opponents the same look on consecutive plays.
"He won’t outrace or bulldoze tackles, but he utilizes tempo alterations and a bag full of moves and counters. Teams threw chips and double-teams his way out of concern and respect. Scourton’s size, demeanor and rush talent give him a chance to become a productive three-down starter off the edge."
Scourton is certainly a project and his production - or lack thereof - is certainly a concern at times.
But for a team that can provide patience as they grow, the Eagles may be a perfect fit for the Texas A&M product.
