It's pretty clear that Howie Roseman is one of the best general managers in the NFL.

The track record speaks for itself. The Philadelphia Eagles have done a great job putting together one of the best rosters in the NFL, and they've done it through solid drafting and smart moves in free agency.  

ESPN recently put a list of the top 50 draft steals since 2013, and the Eagles emerged as a prominent presence with two names featured on the list.

Below is how the authors, draft experts Matt Miller and Jordan Reid compiled the list:

• First-rounders weren't included, even if they were taken late on Day 1. Undrafted free agents were also excluded since the list would skew in that direction.
• To qualify, a player must have been drafted at least 15 spots — roughly half a round — later than he should have been, and that's just the floor for the exercise.
• There aren't any 2023 draft picks here — they haven't even played a game yet! Only players drafted between 2013 and 2022 were eligible for our ranking.

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Jalen Hurts was the top Eagle on the list and came in at number 10 overall. Hurts was drafted number 53 overall in the 2020 draft, and has already become one of the premier QBs in the league. 

Hurts has accumulated 7,906 passing yards with 44 TDs and 19 INTs (367 rushes for 1,898 yards and 26 TDs) in three seasons. Last season he led the Eagles to the Super Bowl, and finished second in MVP voting: 

Despite success at both Alabama and Oklahoma, Hurts' pro outlook was questioned in 2020 — specifically his ball location and ability to take the next step as a passer. He was originally drafted to back up Carson Wentz — who had signed lucrative four-year extension only a year earlier — but quickly became the QB of the future for the Eagles. Hurts' development reached unforeseen levels in Philly, and he led the Eagles to the Super Bowl in a breakout third season. — Reid

The other Eagle on the list was offensive tackle Jordan Mailata. Mailata was picked in the seventh round of the 2018 draft at pick 233. Mailata has 40 career starts, 86.1% pass block win rate and a 79.8% run block win rate. 

Mailata's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Hailing from a rugby background, he caught the attention of the Eagles who recognized his untapped potential. Since then, he has exceeded all expectations, solidifying his place as an invaluable asset on the Eagles' offensive line.

One of the most unique developmental stories in NFL history, Mailata was strictly a rugby player before the Eagles took him in the seventh round of the 2018 draft. Many wondered how he would adjust to playing football, and many teams had him graded as a priority free agent. Mailata then dealt with major injuries during his first two seasons, and it wasn't until the 2020 season that he began to show that he could potentially be Philly's left tackle of the future. The franchise signed him to a four-year, $64 million extension, and the 6-foot-8, 365-pound player has proven to be worth every penny. — Reid

The presence of not just one, but two players within the top 20 is a testament to the remarkable prowess of the Eagles' front office. After what looks like another home run draft in 2023, there are no signs of this slowing down anytime soon. 

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