In 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles hope to win the Super Bowl again. Their roster has seen some changes, most of which have been on the defensive end of the ball.
They traded away C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Darius Slay left in free agency. The Eagles were able to add Andrew Mukuba with the 64th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, but it left significant voids in the secondary.
Mukuba has been outstanding since entering the building and is prepared to start his rookie campaign right now.
He had reps at nickelback during minicamp and made an impression, but the Eagles have stated that they are thrilled with him at safety.
Andrew Mukuba Has Been Impressive for Eagles
“Avonte Maddox’s departure hasn’t been a major storyline this offseason,” Brooks Kubena of The Athletic said in a piece. Maddox, who was cut in the summer and re-signed to a one-year contract that was more agreeable to the franchise, nevertheless contributed 345 defensive snaps for the Eagles in 2024, frequently serving as the team’s second slot corner in dime packages. On Tuesday, Mukuba played dime for the first time.
“It indicates that the Eagles have greater faith in Mukuba’s coverage abilities, at least in slot matchups,” he continued. It also showed how much freedom Fangio would have in 2025 thanks to the newest secondary members. To corner in base, DeJean? “Mukuba to the dime slot?”
This offseason, Mukuba has also been used at safety, and Andrew DiCecco said that because of his range over the top, he’s a perfect fit for Reed Blankenship. Mukuba and Blankenship, in DiCecco’s opinion, will be the Eagles’ starting safety tandem.
The fact that the rookie is receiving nickel and safety snaps is encouraging, and the coaching staff thinks he might contribute right away. Because they think he can handle it, they are putting various items on his plate.
Mukuba can diagnose route concepts with a wide range of exceptional play detection skills. He recorded 212 total tackles, 28 pass deflections, six interceptions, and 8.5 TFLs in 50 collegiate games.
Throughout the draft process, the Texas native made an impression on the team, and he continues to do so on the field. With training camp coming up, Mukuba is ready to make a significant contribution.
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