Overview

• The Eagles used the 64th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Andrew Mukuba, a safety from Texas known for his physicality and ball-hawking skills.
• General Manager Howie Roseman executed two trade-downs, acquiring additional picks in 2025 and a 2026 fifth-rounder, increasing flexibility for future drafts.
• Mukuba, a four-year college starter, recorded five interceptions and 69 tackles in 2024, showcasing his effectiveness as a deep safety and versatility in coverage.
• Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Mukuba’s toughness and relentless playstyle, emphasizing his fit with the Eagles’ defensive philosophy.
• Mukuba is expected to compete for the starting safety role opposite Reed Blankenship, addressing the vacancy left by the trade of C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Houston.