Overview

• The Philadelphia Eagles selected Kyle McCord with the 181st overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
• McCord set the ACC single-season passing record in 2024 with 4,779 yards and led the FBS in passing yards per game.
• He transferred to Syracuse after starting at Ohio State in 2023, where he threw for 3,170 yards and 24 touchdowns.
• McCord joins a quarterback room featuring Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, competing for a backup role.
• Scouts praise McCord's arm strength and size but note concerns about his mobility and decision-making under pressure.