The Eagles traded with the Kansas City Chiefs up to 31 in exchange for their 32nd pick and a fifth rounder, and they drafted Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who also plays edge. He attended

Campbell projects to be a starting off-ball linebacker or edge rusher in the Eagles’ defensive scheme. He was originally recruited by Alabama to be an edge rusher, then he switched to linebacker when got stuck behind some of Alabama’s pass rushers.

One of the premier linebackers in this year's class has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Jihaad Campbell with the No. 31st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbell is now penciled in to play a huge role in the Eagles' defense.