Eagles draft pick labeled “Absolute Steal” by NFL analyst

The Eagles crushed the 2025 NFL Draft — again. That’s not just blind Philly bias, that’s what happens when you stack elite-level talent on cheap rookie contracts year after year.

While first-rounder Jihaad Campbell and second-round safety Andrew Mukuba have dominated the headlines, it’s a sixth-round offensive tackle that might end up being the biggest steal of them all.

According to A to Z Sports’ Travis May, Cameron Williams — the massive Texas Longhorns lineman Philly snagged late in the draft — isn’t just a good pick. He called him the “absolute steal” of the entire draft.

Eagles Quietly Grabbed a Top-100 Talent in Round Six

Williams was a consensus top-100 prospect throughout the pre-draft process. Most mock drafts had him going somewhere in Rounds 2 or 3. Even Williams himself reportedly expected to hear his name called on Day 2.

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But as the rounds rolled by, he never got the call. And in classic Howie Roseman fashion, the Eagles pounced when no one else did — grabbing a player with starter upside late in Round 6, while the rest of the league stared at their draft boards like they were trying to decode a Sudoku puzzle.

Now? Williams already turned heads at rookie minicamp and looks like a guy who’s going to stick around — and possibly play real snaps — sooner than expected.

Steal of the Draft or Just More Howie Masterclass?

This is the kind of move that separates the Eagles from teams who just “participate” in the draft. Everyone knew Williams could play. Everyone saw the tape. Everyone had the scouting grades. But when it mattered, 31 other GMs passed. That’s how Howie eats. That’s how the Eagles keep stacking the trenches with top-end depth and future starters.

Bottom line: if you’re looking for the sneaky pick from this class that could become a long-term starter or swing tackle for the next five years, keep your eye on Cameron Williams.

Because while everyone else was busy drooling over highlight reels, the Eagles just quietly walked off with one of the best value picks in the entire draft. Again.