Mac McWilliams breaks down his highlight moment at Eagles camp

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5 days ago

Mac McWilliams explains his role in one of the exciting plays of Eagles training camp so far.
Mac McWilliams details his pass breakup of Johnny Wilson, one of his best highlights of his 1st Eagles training camp... pic.twitter.com/ArBbsupGtb
Believe it or not, some teams, the Philadelphia Eagles included. The expectations for a rookie are set long before they step on an NFL playing surface. First and second-rounders are typically expected to contribute immediately, or relatively early. They say the third and fourth rounds generally are where you find your role players and the bodies who will serve as most of the meat of the roster.
So, what does that mean for everyone in Round 5 and beyond? Truthfully, this isn't an exact science. Teams have found contributors on Day 3 of drafts, but there is also a greater risk. If an organization strikes gold, label it a bonus because few teams expect to find an All-Pro at the end of the draft.
That's why Jordan Mailata, a seventh-rounder, is so special. He's an exception. So was Jason Kelce (Round 6). Mac McWilliams (Round 5) hopes to become a great Eagle in his own right. He's off to a good start. He has impressed at Eagles camp.
Mac McWilliams breaks down his most impressive play of Eagles training camp so far
Vic Fangio met with Philly media members before the Eagles' fifth practice of camp. Players met with those same media members once it wrapped.
McWilliams was on deck. He didn't speak long, maybe five minutes at the most. He was, however, asked about one of his most impressive plays of camp, his breakup of an end zone toss while in coverage on second-year Bird, 2024 sixth-round draft choice Johnny Wilson.
Keep in mind the fact that McWilliams stands at five feet ten and weighs 185 pounds. Wilson is a cool six feet six and tips the scales at 228. Talk about a size mismatch, one Wilson should have won.
Philadelphia is hoping Wilson can use that size as a weapon and seize an opportunity at camp. So far, he hasn't. He had better turn the corner quickly because he isn't guaranteed a roster spot.
McWilliams, on the other hand, has been impressive, not just in splash plays but on a day-in, day-out basis. Keep those eyes peeled. He has been seen in dime package sets as the fourth corner, and he is expected to assume the role of backup slot corner to Cooper DeJean. There is nothing significant to report yet, other than that, by the looks of things, he appears to be right on schedule.