Eagles Film Review: Mac McWilliams could be an Avonte Maddox replacement

Eagles Film Review: Mac McWilliams could be an Avonte Maddox replacement
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A closer look at Philadelphia’s fourth 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

I usually post specific clips, but there aren’t many for Mac McWilliams on Twitter, so if you want film, I recommend this video, which has a lot of what I am talking about!

I have watched 3 All22 games (Colorado, Iowa State & TCU) and will have games up on my Patreon if you are interested!

Strengths

+ Really quick and agile, with enough long speed to carry vertical routes. His speed and quickness make him great in both man and zone coverage, as he changes direction well.

+ He has experience playing outside and slot corner and is comfortable in multiple coverages.

+ He plays with good technique and didn’t commit a penalty in 2024. He’s patient in coverage and doesn’t try to make splash plays all the time, which makes him reliable.

+ He is active in run support, and his play in the slot has helped him develop this, as he has experience being a part of a team’s run fit. He had 7 tackles for loss and a sack in 2024.

+ He’s a former receiver who plays the ball well in the air. He’s strong at the catch point when he gets his hands on the football.

+ His film is good. He’s better than a 5th-round cornerback and fell due to his physical profile and size (possibly due to his injury history too) rather than his on-field talent.

+ Some of his reps at the Senior Bowl were outstanding! Just look at this. You can see the quickness and fluidity in these clips.

+ I might have concerns about his size on the outside (more on that later) but he doesn’t!

+ Played in special teams coverage and was a productive punt returner (11.6 yards/return).

Weaknesses

- He’s short with below-average arm and hand size. I know he had versatility in college, but I struggle to see him as an...