During the draft process I was more excited for Nolan Smith than any other prospect in the draft, (I never thought Jalen Carter was possible) and I mocked Nolan to the Eagles as high as their 10th pick.
As a reminder of the talent he is bringing to the team and why you should be excited as well.
His speed and verticals are off the charts
Howie and others mentioned Derek Barnetts‘ bend as a reason they were thrilled to have drafted him, well, check out Nolan’s
And he doesn’t just measure up to past Eagle draft picks, check out how he did against the field in the 2023 draft.
And the comps to last year’s number one overall pick, and his former teammate
The intangibles and traits he’s bringing to the field:
Much like the Captain and QB on the offensive side, this former team Captain for Georgia isn’t afraid of hard work
or dropping some great, thoughtful, quotes
The Eagles not only aren’t afraid to gamble on athleticism, they seemingly prefer it.
Nolan is one of the most athletic edge rushers in recent memory.
The Eagles have also had an up-close look at a player with a similar skill set for the past year.
Nolan and Reddick coming off the edge is a nightmare for any defensive coordinator.
I am sure Desai will find creative ways to get both on the field at the same time.
Get hyped with some game clips
Enjoy training camp!