The Eagles had back-to-backs picks in the third round of last week’s draft, and after selecting Tyler Steen from Alabama, Howie Roseman drafted a safety out of Illinois.
Philadelphia hadn’t selected a safety that high since 2012 but saw value in the versatile defender.
A Swiss Army Knife for Sean Desai’s defense, NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks has Brown making a list of 10 perfect player-teams fits from the selection process.
Sydney Brown
Illinois · DB
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
Drafted: No. 66 overall (Round 3)Brown is a versatile defender with a combination of size, speed and ball skills that could make him the monster in the middle of a turnover-obsessed unit. His takeaway prowess and “hit-stick” skills give him the potential to be an interesting chess piece in a hybrid scheme for the Eagles. With a ferocious pass rush in front of him, the Illinois standout has a chance to emerge as a dark-horse contender for all-star honors at the end of this rookie season.
In 2022, Brown was a first-team All-Big Ten pick on the nation’s top-scoring defense after intercepting six passes to tie for third in the FBS.
In all, Brown logged 59 tackles, 3.5 for loss with one sack and seven pass breakups in 12 starts.
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Sydney Brown, Eagles’ safety, included in Bucky Brooks’ list of top 10 ideal matches in the NFL Draft of 2023.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected safety Sydney Brown from the University of Illinois with the 66th overall pick in the third round of last week’s NFL draft. Brown is a versatile defender with strength, speed and ball skills, making him an ideal choice to join the Eagles’ turnover-obsessed unit. With excellent takeaway abilities and “hit-stick” skills, he has the potential to be a valuable chess piece in a hybrid defensive scheme that will complement the pass rush. Brown was previously a first-team All-Big Ten selection during the 2022 season and intercepted six passes, earning recognition as a dark-horse first-year all-star candidate.
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