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Eagles Complete Draft Class by Signing Safety Andrew Mukuba Ahead of Training Camp

Signed to a four-year deal on Monday, Mukuba enters camp as the final Eagles rookie set to vie with Reed Blankenship for a starting safety spot in Vic Fangio’s defense.

Andrew Mukuba #4 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after intercepting a pass in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
A Philadelphia Eagles helmet is seen prior to the team’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 20, 2023.
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Overview

  • Mukuba was the last unsigned member of the Eagles’ 2025 draft class and one of the final second-round rookies in the NFL awaiting a fully guaranteed deal.
  • The 22-year-old safety was chosen 64th overall after transferring from Clemson to Texas, where he tallied 69 tackles, 11 passes defended and five interceptions in 2024.
  • His signing on July 21 removes holdout distractions and allows him to report for practice at the NovaCare Complex when training camp opens Tuesday.
  • Mukuba enters a competition for the starting safety role opposite Reed Blankenship and will challenge Sydney Brown, Tristin McCollum and Cooper DeJean for snaps.
  • Assistant general manager Alex Halaby praised Mukuba’s one-on-one coverage skills and football intelligence, highlighting his ability to match receivers and tight ends in Fangio’s defense.