Eagles undrafted – Misryoum reports on the Eagles’ eight-player 2026 undrafted free agent class and key storylines at rookie minicamp.
The Eagles moved quickly on the opening day of rookie minicamp, announcing the signing of eight undrafted free agents as they begin shaping their 2026 class.
Misryoum reports that the group includes defensive backs Kapena Gushiken (Mississippi) and Tucker Large (Washington). linebacker Deontae Lawson (Alabama). and defensive back Maximus Pulley (Wofford).. Also on the list are guard Jaeden Roberts (Alabama). long snapper Rocco Underwood (Florida). tight end Dae’Quan Wright (Ole Miss). and defensive end Joshua Weru. who joins through the league’s International Player Pathway program.
A standout in the Eagles’ UDFA mix is Weru. a 6-foot-4. 244-pound prospect with a background in rugby and a path that will look familiar to some Eagles fans.. Misryoum notes that he follows the same international-to-football pipeline as fellow IPP product Uar Bernard. who has also entered the NFL spotlight without a long track record of organized college-level football.
Meanwhile, Underwood arrives with experience designed for the most specialized role on a roster.. Misryoum reports that the Eagles’ new long snapper. Rocco Underwood of Florida. has played in 50 games across five seasons. setting up a direct opportunity to compete for the position as the team moves on from recent incumbents.
Insight: Why this matters is simple, even if the details are not. Undrafted free agents are often the first “value” bets teams take, and early success tends to show up later on depth charts, special teams, and practice squad roles.
Beyond the positional intrigue, the Eagles’ class also carries familiar connections and competitive aim.. Misryoum says Lawson. listed at 6-3 and 224 pounds. is expected to reunite with former Alabama teammate Jihaad Campbell. while Wright and Roberts add more options for the offense and interior line as the team evaluates new talent in person.
In this context. the Eagles also welcomed a set of tryouts at rookie minicamp. including veterans and prospects with NFL pedigrees.. Misryoum reports that names such as running backs Elijah Mitchell and Khalil Herbert. plus guard Michael Jordan. were among those getting a closer look. alongside other invitees like Luke Akers. a former Northwestern punter. and Kajiya Hollawayne. a former Temple wide receiver.
Insight: The broader message in Misryoum coverage is that scouting does not stop at the draft. By casting a wide net during minicamp, the Eagles are essentially treating the first week as a live audition for future contributors, not just a checklist of rookies.
The Eagles continue rookie minicamp Saturday as these newly signed players and tryouts work through the next phase of evaluation.