It’s not surprising the Eagles crushed most of their opponents this past season and dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl LIX victory. There are a lot of good organizations in the NFL and a few great ones, but nobody has more talent than the Eagles. About half of Philadelphia’s defense comes from Georgia, quarterback Jalen Hurts started at Alabama and Oklahoma, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith dominated SEC competition. The Eagles tend to draft prospects who played at big schools, have outstanding physical traits and were productive. More times than not, that has been a successful strategy. But the Eagles have also done a great job of drafting and developing players from smaller schools. The ability to find talent at all levels gives them a competitive edge over other NFL teams. Some of their best contributors from the Super Bowl run were never expected to make a huge impact. In the seventh round of the 2018 draft, the Eagles selected a rugby player named Jordan Mailata, and now he’s one of the league’s best left tackles. The Eagles took Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Milton Williams in the third round of the 2021 draft, and he developed into one of the NFL’s best interior pass rushers. Williams’ strong performance during the 2024 season earned him a four-year, $104 million contract from the New England Patriots in free agency. Most recently, the Eagles chose edge rusher Jalyx Hunt, who was the first player to ever be drafted from Houston Christian, in the third round of the 2024 draft. As a rookie, Hunt starred as a rotational rusher, and he capped off the year with a strong performance against the Chiefs. Philadelphia could draft a few under-the-radar prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, and those players could help the team make another Super Bowl run. Here are some underrated prospects the Eagles could be intrigued with: Central Arkansas defensive end David Walker Since Walker did not play against NFL-caliber offensive linemen in college, some are concerned that he could struggle against better competition. But his production warrants an early Day 3 selection. As a three-year starter for the Bears, Walker amassed 31 sacks, 63 tackles for loss, 191 tackles and forced six fumbles. According to The Draft Network, Walker recently had a virtual meeting with the Eagles. Philadelphia could see shades of Brandon Graham when watching Walker because their measurables are almost identical. Walker is 6-foot-2, 263 pounds, and Graham is 6-foot-2, 265 pounds. Both players use their powerful base and strong hands to overwhelm bigger offensive linemen. Walker also wins with speed and good technique. Delaware running back Marcus Yarns Yarns, who averaged 6.6 yards per carry and rushed for 21 touchdowns over the last two seasons, could be a home-run threat in the NFL. He rushed for an 82-yard touchdown in 2022, a 66-yard touchdown in 2023 and a 69-yard touchdown in 2024. His 5-foot-11, 193-pound frame will prevent him from being a full-time starter in the NFL. But he could be a good rotational runner and a dynamic pass catcher. In his last year (2024) with the Blue Hens, Yarns averaged 17.5 yards per catch and caught five touchdowns. Toledo safety Maxen Hook Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell can tell Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman everything they want to know about Hook, who was Mitchell’s roommate at Toledo. Hook has good size (6-foot-1, 201 pounds), runs fast and is an above-average run defender. He would not be a C.J. Gardner-Johnson replacement, but he could provide depth and play on special teams. Plus, his familiarity with Mitchell could help if he’s thrusted into action. San Jose State wide receiver Nick Nash In May, the Eagles will likely decline wide receiver Jahan Dotson’s fifth-year option, which would make him a free agent next offseason. So Philadelphia could draft a slot wide receiver to replace Dotson in 2026 and be his backup this fall. Nash is an interesting Day-3 option because he has great size (6-3, 203 pounds) and is sure handed. He could become a big possession WR. William Mary offensive tackle Charles Grant At 6-foot-4, 300 pounds, Grant’s movement skills are reminiscent of an athletic tight end, and his athleticism gives him the positional flexibility to play tackle or guard. Grant, who is expected to be taken in the second or third round, reportedly went on a “30 visit” with the Eagles, so he could be one of their top targets on Day 2. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription.