Mike Gibson was a tackle in college but he will likely move inside to guard in the pros.  That’s because he has trouble handling speed players off the edge.  Gibson is a nasty blocker in the running game as he plays until the final whistle.  Gibson is 6′3″, 302 pounds but he’s very slow (5.3 40) which sometimes causes him to miss moving targets.  Gibson played in 25 games (21 starts) at California.  Gibson has a nice upside as was a good pick for the Eagles.

Jack Ikegwuonu will miss his rookie season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL.  The Eagles will be content to wait for Ikegwuonu who has a pretty good safety in college.  He excels in zone coverage but he isn’t the best man to man defender around.  He played in 39 games (30 starts) at Wisconsin and he finished with 91 tackles, broke up 34 passes and had 6 interceptions.  The Eagles are hoping that Ikegwuonu will develop into a starting player down the road for them.

Quintin Demps might not have great measurables but he’s a just a good football player.  Demps stands at 5′11″, 203 pounds but he’s just a titch slow (4.55 40).  Still, Demps is a all out hustle machine making big plays on the ball in the passing game.  Demps played in 47 games (46 starts) at UTEP and he finished with 275 tackles, broke up 41 passes, had 17 interceptions, forced 4 fumbles and recovered 5 fumbles.  Demps is not the greatest tackler in the running game and he will need to improve in that area if he is to start for the Eagles down the road.  He should be a backup this season at safety and he will likely be an outstanding special teams player.

Mike McGlynn is a power player as he is a good run defender who likes to pack a good wallop.  He has problems with speed rushers so the Eagles will need to give him some help at times.  McGlynn will likely play more at guard than anywhere else but he can handle any position on the line.  He is 6′4″, 309 pounds but he’s not the fastest guy around (5.2 40).  McGlynn played in 47 games (42 starts) at Pittsburgh.  McGlynn projects as a backup this season and a possible starter down the road for the Eagles.

Bryan Smith was a dominator at DE for McNeese State last season but he will likely need to covert to outside linebacker because of his lack of size.  Smith is 6′2″, 226 pounds and he runs a 4.68 40 which is quick for a man his size.  Smith played in 33 games (29 starts) at McNeese State and he finished up with 187 tackles, had 56.5 tackles for a loss, had 31 sacks, forced 9 fumbles and he recovered 7 fumbles.  Look for Smith to be a backup linebacker this season as he learns a new position but he will likely be a standout on special teams for the Eagles this year.