NFL Draft Review: NFC East
The quest to conquer the NFC East begins now.
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NFC EAST 2025 NFL DRAFT RECAP
The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay has come and gone but one thing remains—a sense of optimism for all 32 NFL teams. No one departed ‘Titletown’ a loser and every franchise is tied in the standings until the season arrives.
Upon every Super Bowl champion, one can usually find an impactful rookie class. Building through the NFL Draft still remains the most viable way to stay competitive amongst the high stakes playing field known as the National Football League.
We begin our ‘2025 NFL Draft Recap Series,’ with a look at the NFC East, where the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles reside. Never shy to make a bold move, GM Howie Roseman (photo: Philadelphia Eagles) ended Day 1 with a bang when he traded up one spot to select Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. The Birds also solidified their secondary on Day 2 of the draft, while continuing their trend of building depth in the trenches on Day 3. The Eagles are constructed to be serious contenders once again but will face a gauntlet in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL.
Hot to trot on their tail would be the Washington Commanders who have made some of the strongest offseason acquisitions for the second consecutive year. Despite just five selections to work with, Washington maximized their opportunities. Along with a young, upstart quarterback still playing on his rookie deal in Jayden Daniels, the Commanders have a window of opportunity over the next several years to return the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to DC for the first time in over three decades!
The Dallas Cowboys deserve props for holding true to their draft board. In fact, their first three selections should all immediately compete for a starting job and upgrade the overall quality. They did not let size limitations deter them from taking the best player available and rolled the dice on a top talent who fell due to medical concerns. Ultimately, the Cowboys will only ride as fas as their headman Dak Prescott can carry them. He has missed 26 games over the past five seasons, so maintaining health is top priority for 2025.
One team who entered the draft with a clear strategy and executed the plan to perfection were the New York Giants. They now own one of the most feared defensive lines in the entire NFL, adding a blue chip value in Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter. Trading back into the first round for their hand-picked franchise signal-caller in Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss was a big win, especially when you consider the equity given up.
New York only had to sacrifice No.34 overall, a third round pick this year and a third round pick next year to move up to No.25. However, the following pick at No.26 overall, the Atlanta Falcons gave up No.46 overall, a seventh round pick this year but had to sacrifice their first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s time to finally chalk one up for GM Joe Schoen who has endured a barrage of criticism. That’s how you wheel and deal!
OVERALL IMPACT SCALE:
5 = Major Impact || 4 = High Impact || 3 = Average Impact || 2 = Low Impact || 1 = No Impact
DALLAS COWBOYS
ROUND | PICK | TEAM | PLAYER | POSITION | SCHOOL
Rd.1 No.12. Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama — The Cowboys have always been at their best with a dominant offensive line. This was a much-needed replenishment in the trenches, as Booker is an instant plug-and-play starter.
Rd.2 No.44. Donovan Ezeiruaku, ER, Boston College — Injecting the explosive Ezeiruaku opposite of Micah Parsons could produce bountiful results, as Ezeiruaku possesses great burst and a relentless motor to cause chaos.
Rd.3 No.76. Shavon Revel Jr., CB, ECU — A physical corner with length who may have gone in the first round had it not been for his torn ACL, Revel Jr. was a phenomenal value pick and should compete as a starter, if healthy.
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