2025 NFL Mock Draft: Philadelphia Eagles add to their defensive line

With the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 Bleeding Green Nation community mock draft, Philadelphia Eagles GM Philly21 selects ...

Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

The wait is finally over ...

The NFL shouldn’t allow the Philadelphia Eagles to draft Walter Nolen (no way he falls to 32), but the BGN Draft community just did …

Walter Nolen is a beast on the football field, which is why the 31 other fake GM’s made a terrible mistake in letting this Blue Chipper fall to Philly21.

Walter Nolen is the pick!

If our beloved Philadelphia Eagles somehow added Nolen to their defense (without having to trade up), it would significantly enhance our already strong defensive front.

Nolen is a disruptive force on the interior (and exterior) of the defensive line and pairing him with the Eagles’ existing defensive talent would create nightmares for opposing offenses.

All those worries about Milton Williams leaving for a huge payday just melt away.

Here’s how Nolen would fit into the Eagles’ defense:

Stronger Defensive Line Rotation

• Defensive Line Depth: Nolen’s addition would give the Eagles one of the most formidable defensive lines in the league, continuing their trend of rotating fresh bodies throughout the game.
• The Rotation: Nolen could come in on passing downs as an interior pass rusher, replacing a veteran in certain packages. He could also rotate with Jordan Davis on early downs to help stop the run, ensuring fresh legs throughout the game.
• Milton is gone: Again, adding Walter Nolen really helps fill the void left by Milton Williams.

Improved Pass Rush

• Interior Pressure: Nolen’s athleticism and pass-rushing ability would provide the Eagles with a dominant interior force.
• Quarterback Disruption: Nolen has a rare combination of size, strength, and agility, allowing him to disrupt the quarterback’s rhythm from the inside, something that can often go overlooked but is critical in making offenses uncomfortable.

Stout Run Defense

• Run-Stopping Ability: Nolen is known for being an elite run defender. With Jordan Davis already a force against the run, adding Nolen would give the Eagles a dual threat inside. The Eagles could use Nolen alongside Davis to clog running lanes, forcing teams to pass more and making it easier for the defense to predict and react.
• Versatile Defensive Line: The versatility of the Eagles’ line would increase with Nolen—he could be used as a 3-technique defensive tackle or even shift out to the edge in certain pass-rushing situations, depending on the alignment.

Versatility in Defensive Schemes

• Defensive Coordinator Vic Vangio’s Flexibility: The Eagles’ defensive scheme would benefit greatly from Nolen’s skill set. With his explosiveness, Nolen can be used in multiple positions along the defensive line…
• Disrupting the Offense: Nolen’s ability to create mismatches by using his strength and quickness to push offensive linemen back would allow the Eagles’ defense to dictate the tempo of the game.

Complement to the Secondary

• Easier for the Secondary: Adding Nolen would also help the secondary....