Mac McWilliams’ Rookie Deal Sealed — Could This Underrated Pick Be the Eagles’ Hidden Gem?

Here’s the thing about the Eagles—they don’t waste time. While some teams drag their feet, Philly’s moving at lightning speed, locking down their rookie picks before the ink even dries. Just today, they put pen to paper with fifth-round cornerback Mac McWilliams from UCF, pushing their tally to half the draft class already signed and ready to roll. They kicked off the spree by sealing the deal with linebacker Smael Mondon, then followed up swiftly with quarterback Kyle McCord, offensive tackle Myles Hinton, and outside linebacker Antwuan Powell-Ryland joining the fold. Thanks to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, rookie contracts often come with a set playbook, keeping holdouts rare and negotiations short—yet Philly’s urgency? It’s something to admire. They’re not waiting around; they’re gearing up fast, and honestly, it’s thrilling to watch. LEARN MORE

The Eagles were the first team to sign a draft pick when they got linebacker Smael Mondon’s rookie deal done. Soon after that they announced that quarterback Kyle McCord, offensive tackle Myles Hinton and outside linebacker Antwuan Powell-Ryland all signed their rookie contracts as well.The Eagles are moving fast to get their rookie class signed.The Collective Bargaining Agreement largely determines the structure of every draft pick’s contract, and that means there’s not a lot of room for protracted negotiations and rookie holdouts are rare. But some teams are still slow to get their rookies’ deals done. The Eagles are moving fast.Today the Eagles announced that they have signed fifth-round cornerback Mac McWilliams from UCF, which means they now have five of their 10 draft picks under contract.