Philadelphia Eagles select Milton Williams 2.0 in new 2025 NFL Mock Draft
The Philadelphia Eagles could not afford to bring back starting defensive tackle Milton Williams in NFL free agency, which means they will be looking for his replacement this offseason. If the Eagles don't find a bargain player in the open market to fill the void left by Williams, A to Z Sports draft expert Ian […]
The Philadelphia Eagles could not afford to bring back starting defensive tackle Milton Williams in NFL free agency, which means they will be looking for his replacement this offseason.
If the Eagles don't find a bargain player in the open market to fill the void left by Williams, A to Z Sports draft expert Ian Valentino predicts they will turn to the 2025 NFL Draft.
In Valentino's latest seven-round mock draft, he has the Eagles selecting a defensive tackle at No. 32 overall with traits comparable to Williams in Oregon star Derrick Harmon.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The Eagles already have two first-round picks at defensive tackle in Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, but they still found Milton Williams 652 snaps along the defensive line in 2024. Their rotation and varied alignments worked perfectly. With Williams set to bolt in free agency, Derrick Harmon can replenish the well with similar translatable moves and tools. Harmon is by far the most productive interior rusher, so this is a great value.
Harmon, 6-foot-5, 311 pounds, is among the best defensive tackle prospects in this year's draft class. According to ESPN's draft rankings, Harmon is the 28th overall best prospect in the draft and the fourth-best at his position.
Harmon spent three years at Michigan State before transferring to Oregon for his final year.
In his lone season with the Ducks, Harmon racked up 45 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, five sacks, four passes defended, and two forced fumbles. He also led all defensive tackles in college football with 55 QB pressures last fall.
Over four college football seasons, Harmon compiled 116 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles.
While speaking to reporters at the NFL Combine in February, Harmon said he believes his versatility is what sets him apart from the other defensive tackles.
"I'm very versatile," Harmon said. "I can play from the zero (technique) to the five. I feel like I put that on tape this year. I can play anything. Whatever teams need me to play. I feel like I can play mid front, a three-down front, a four-down front or the five tech. So, what a team needs me to play."
Outside of Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, the Eagles don't have anyone that's notably dominant at defensive tackle and Harmon would make a great sidekick and first-round pick.
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