Eagles’ former first round pick looks leaner and could be ready for a breakout year in 2025

A photo of the Eagles’ 6-foot-6, 336-pound defensive tackle recently made its rounds on social media, and no, your eyes weren’t lying—Jordan Davis looks leaner. Noticeably slimmer, more defined, and carrying himself with a confidence we haven’t quite seen from the former first-round pick out of Georgia.

If you’ve been waiting for the breakout like myself, this might finally be the year.

Eagles’ DT looks noticeably slimmer

Jordan Davis seems to have lost a lot of weight

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— Carl 🐍 (@ProjectHurts) July 22, 2025

Oh, and for those people who are naturally negative or have zero optimism when it comes to sports, I’ve got proof—straight from the mouth of Eagles DC Vic Fangio—about the progress of Jordan Davis.

Here’s what he said:

“Jordan last year—I would say the last seven or eight games including the playoffs—played very well down the stretch. I think that’s carried over into this offseason and I anticipate it carrying over into the season,” Fangio told reporters in June.

“I think he’s in the best shape that he’s ever been in, which he kind of got into late in the season last year and he’s carried it over, so I think he’s going to do very well for us this year.”

That’s not just fluff from a new DC trying to boost morale. Fangio isn’t known for handing out empty compliments, and for a guy who relies on trenches dominance to anchor his entire scheme, Davis becoming a true every-down player would be a game-changer.

Still Something to Prove

Let’s not ignore the reality here either. Even though the Eagles picked up Davis’ fifth-year option, they haven’t exactly rushed to throw a long-term bag at him. Why? Because the production hasn’t matched the draft billing—not yet, anyway.

Through his first two seasons, Davis has tallied 90 total tackles and 3.5 sacks, starting every game, but not quite living up to the first-round expectations he entered the league with back in 2022.

Now entering year three, the pressure’s real—and training camp is a massive checkpoint.

It’s worth noting that Davis played his best football down the stretch, and he even had two sacks in the postseason. So, let’s just hope that carries over into this season and really springboards the third year player.

The Arrival of Ty Robinson — and the Message It Sends

To make things even more interesting, the Eagles spent a fourth-round pick on Nebraska DT Ty Robinson in this year’s draft. Not exactly a shot across the bow, but a clear reminder: nothing is handed out under this new-look Howie/Vic regime. You earn it.

Robinson is a young, raw piece, but it’s a move that subtly signals to Davis: “We’re looking at the future—are you in it?”

The Eagles also largely sat out the top of the free agent market this offseason. Why? Likely to free up future cap space to re-sign foundational pieces—Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Cam Jurgens, and yeah, maybe Jordan Davis, if he takes that next step.

Let The Training Camp Battles Begin

Whether it’s the new physique, the confidence boost from last year’s playoff run, or Vic Fangio’s scheme being the perfect fit, everything is lined up for Jordan Davis to finally break through.

The excuses are gone. The opportunity is there. The Eagles need him to be more than a space-eater—they need him to be a force, and a guy who can play all 3 downs.

And if that picture we saw the other day is any indication? Jordan Davis might be ready to take that leap.

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