Eagles’ Unsung Hero on the Brink of a Game-Changing Contract—What’s Driving the Surprise?

Ever wonder what happens when a gamble on a late-round NFL draft pick pays off beyond anyone’s wildest expectations? Enter Moro Ojomo—Philadelphia Eagles’ unexpected star who’s been quietly turning heads and stacking sacks, all while making skeptics eat their words. It’s fascinating how a seventh-rounder, once underestimated, is now shaping up as a cornerstone for Vic Fangio’s defense—and maybe, just maybe, headed straight for a payday that’ll make the entire Eagles’ front office nod in approval. With the defense shaking off last season’s hiccups and new blood stepping up, could Ojomo’s rise be the secret sauce that transforms Philly’s defense into an unstoppable force? Stick around—because this story’s got grit, grind, and a whole lot of “I told you so” energy.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Moro Ojomo #97 and Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after a sack against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. — (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles have done it again. General manager Howie Roseman rolled the dice on a player who ended up outplaying his contract and looks like a legitimate star.

Trusting Moro Ojomo as one of the team’s top defensive tackles was a bit of a gamble. So far, it’s evident that it has paid off.

Ojomo has become one of the most important pieces for coordinator Vic Fangio, and NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo said the underrated defender is poised for a “big payday.”

“Moro Ojomo’s been really good for the Eagles. That’s how you offset the loss of a guy like Milton Williams in free agency. A young guy takes another step up. That’s been Ojomo, who is on his way to his own big payday in the future if this keeps up,” Garafolo wrote on X.

Moro Ojomo’s been really good for the #Eagles. That’s how you offset the loss of a guy like Milton Williams in free agency. A young guy takes another step up. That’s been Ojomo, who is on his way to his own big payday in the future if this keeps up. pic.twitter.com/QFwRbSNax1

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 17, 2025

Whether he’s going to get the type of money he’s seemingly earned from Philadelphia remains to be seen. What’s evident is that he should get a lucrative contract based on the way he’s played this season.

He’s been stellar against the run, and while he entered the league as a raw and unpolished seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, he’s clearly benefited from the time on the sidelines and the patient approach to his development. He’s now a legitimate star, and he could earn the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.

The Eagles’ defense hadn’t been as good this season as it was last season. They made sure to address that by adding Michael Carter II and Jaelan Phillips before the NFL trade deadline. With those newcomers, and other players like Ojomo stepping up, the defense will be a force to be reckoned with for the remainder of the season.

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