Continuing the trend of drafting members of the vaunted Georgia Bulldogs defense, Kamari Lassiter is a natural athlete, with great instincts and awareness. As a freshman in 2021, he saw playing time in 9 games notching 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 pass breakups, and 1 interception. As a sophomore in 2022, Lassiter saw more consistent snaps, recording 38 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 4 passes defended in 13 games. Having played behind current Eagles Kelee Ringo, Lassiter looks to take another step forward in 2023 as the starting perimeter cornerback for the Bulldogs. It's not often that Howie Roseman drafts a defensive back in the first round, but Philly could find themselves in need of a cornerback sooner than they think. Both Darius Slay and James Bradberry are past the age of 30 and signed through 2025. Meanwhile Greedy Williams and Kelee Ringo are unproven additions.

NFL Comparison: Jimmy Smith

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Round 2, Pick 51: Bryce Foster (IOL) (Texas A&M)

HEIGHT: 6 ft 5 in | WEIGHT: 325 lbs | PROSPECT RANK: #48

Bryce Foster is the current center for the Texas A&M Aggies, where he's started for 2 seasons and will remain for a 3rd in 2023. Yes, the Philadelphia Eagles did draft Cam Jurgens in the 2022 draft with the intent of him starting at center once Jason Kelce is gone, but there's been wind Jurgens may move to right guard given Kelce's choice to forego retirement and return for the 2023 season. If that's the case, there could still be a need for a center, and interior offensive line depth is never a bad thing. Bryce Foster is an extremely athletic center prospect, with fast hands, good footwork, and a strong understanding of technical fundamentals. He's better in the run game than in the pass game currently, with the natural speed to move in space and take on blocks in the second level. He's exactly the type of offensive line prospect Jeff Stoutland loves.

NFL Comparison: Mitch Morse

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Round 2, Pick 63: Ja'Corey Brooks (WR) (Alabama)

HEIGHT: 6 ft 2 in | WEIGHT: 192 lbs | PROSPECT RANK: #72

The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the best receiving groups in the NFL between AJ Brown, Devonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert. However with that in mind, former sixth round pick Quez Watkins is looking to bounce back from a poor showing in 2022, and newcomer Olamide Zaccheaus is only signed for 1-year. Continuing another trend of drafting Alabama offensive players, Ja'Corey Brooks is a larger possession type receiver with long arms, soft hands, and good downfield tracking. In 2021 as a true freshman, Brooks saw little time catching passes behind John Metchie, Jameson Williams, and Slade Bolden. In 2022, he stepped into a larger role recording 39 catches for 674 yards, and 8 TDs, averaging 17.3 yards per catch as one of Bryce Young's top targets. In 2023, the Alabama junior will look to take another step forward with a new quarterback at the helm.

NFL Comparison: Zay Jones

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Round 3, Pick 95: Smael Mondon Jr. (LB) (Georgia)

HEIGHT: 6 ft 3 in | WEIGHT: 220 lbs | PROSPECT RANK: #88

Yep, I've done it again folks. Another Georgia bulldog to add to the defensive mix. Smael Mondon Jr. is a rangy defender who's a tad undersized, but hits like a ton of bricks. He has good instincts and above average reaction skills, showcasing the ability to move sideline-to-sideline with speed and fluidity, as well as being able to carry tight ends and running backs out of the backfield in coverage. Mondon Jr. led the Georgia Bulldogs in tackles in 2022 with 76, adding 1 sack, 1 pass defended, and 1 interception to his resume. Right now the Eagles two true starting linebackers are Nakobe Dean and Nicholas Morrow barring any moves before the season begins. Hopes are high for Dean, but Morrow is on just a 1-year deal. Mondon Jr. took over for Dean in 2022 and never looked back, he'd be the perfect fit as his counterpart in the NFL.

NFL Comparison: Brian Asamoah

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Round 4, Pick 112: Roger Rosengarten (OT) (Washington)

HEIGHT: 6 ft 6 in | WEIGHT: 303 lbs | PROSPECT RANK: #124

The Eagles have had the benefit of fantastic tackle play for the better part of the last decade. However, 33 year old Lane Johnson isn't getting any younger and swing tackle Jack Driscoll is a free agent after the 2023 season. Philadelphia could find themselves in need of offensive tackle depth in a hurry. Roger Rosengarten was the starting right tackle for the Washington Huskies in 2022 as a sophomore earning All Pac-12 and First Team All-American honors. Rosengarten is strong with sufficient athleticism to set and edge and wash defenders away. He shows a good understanding of fundamentals and utilizing his natural size for leverage.

NFL Comparison: Andrew Wylie

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Round 4, Pick 127: Barryn Sorrell (EDGE) (Texas)

HEIGHT: 6 ft 3 in | WEIGHT: 266 lbs | PROSPECT RANK: #144

Right now the Philadelphia Eagles boast one of the league's best defensive line and EDGE groups, which was responsible for a league leading 70 sacks in 2022. However, the defensive end position could find itself rather barren by the end of the 2023 season, with Brandon Graham possibly leaving for retirement, and Derek Barnett a free agent. That would leave the Eagles with just former sixth round pick Tarron Jackson as the other defensive end on the roster. Barryn Sorrell is an intriguing EDGE prospect with tons of explosiveness and power to go around. He notched 44 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 1 pass defended, and 1 forced fumble as a sophomore in 2022. The third year will look to leave a defensive impact on the field in 2023, with his teammates Moro Ojomo and DeMarvion Overshown headed to the NFL.

NFL Comparison: Chauncey Gholston