The Eagles have missed badly drafting safeties ever since. Interestingly, the only starter to come out of the NFL draft since 2010 was someone who wasn't even drafted. That was Reed Blankenship, who was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Blankenship started five games as a rookie, then became a full-time starter in 2023.

This time, Roseman, with time running out, traded up one spot with his old friend Andy Reid to get the 31st overall pick. The Chiefs, in exchange, got the Eagles’ second of four fifth-round picks at No. 164 in addition to the 32nd overall pick.

It’s the ideal outcome for any team: 1) hit on your draft pick, 2) sign them to a long-term extension. The Eagles have a notably high success rate. They drafted six of the 11 players who are playing on long-term contracts beyond the 2025 season.