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A closer look at Philadelphia’s sixth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
With the 2025 NFL Draft over, it’s time for some film rooms on the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie class. I will try to get to all 10 draft picks and the UDFAs over the next few weeks. Loads of scouting reports will say very similar things, so I have tried to include film clips to back up everything and I will talk about the player’s fit with the Eagles at the end of the piece. I managed to get the All22 for several rookies, but I can’t share those clips on my Twitter accounts (or I risk getting blocked), so I’ve used a few other accounts here. Let’s go!
You can check out my podcast feed here to hear more from me. I have a Patreon linked to my podcast if you want to support me further. Due to being unable to share All22 on Twitter, I am doing All22 watch-alongs on every Eagles’ rookie on the Patreon, which is really cool!
Previously: Jihaad Campbell / Andrew Mukuba / Ty Robinson / Mac McWilliams / Smael Mondon
+ He is an exceptionally fluid and quicker mover, as you can see in the clips above. He’s an ideal fit for the Eagles’ zone-blocking schemes. He’s capable of pulling or climbing to the second level. The testing backs up the film!
I put a lot of stock into this testing measure that Josh Norris goes on about, and Kendall just missed it!
+ He’s not a raw prospect who needs a ton of work. He’s an experienced center who is technically strong and understands how to handle stunts and pick up simulated pressures.
+ Strong in combo blocks well and often wins with good hand placement rather than absolute strength. He plays with urgency and gets off his double team quickly when required.
+ He can survive bull rushes and anchor better than expected despite size limitations.
+ 3-year starter, team captain, and the son of longtime NFL offensive lineman Pete Kendall. He checks all the intangible boxes!
+ 31 consecutive starts to close out college career; only missed one game following hand surgery.
- He lacks ideal bulk, length, and drive strength. You don’t see him generate movement or overwhelm defenders at the point of attack. He’s not going to create huge lanes in the run game.
I posted his RAS as a compliment earlier. However, if you focus solely on the size and bench press, a glaring issue becomes apparent. He’s a finesse player who wins with angles and technique, not raw force.
- Played only center in college; unproven at guard and offers no tackle versatility. Personally, I couldn’t care less about this, but it probably pushed him down the board of many NFL teams that want interior linemen who can play center and guard.
- He can struggle to maintain his blocks against stronger defensive linemen. He ends up reaching...
