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Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Christian defensive lineman Jalyx Hunt (DL34) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Eagles selected Houston Christian edge rusher Jalyx Hunt in the third round after a pair of trade backs netted them two extra fourth-round picks. Hunt, 23, is not someone who was on your television set on Saturdays last fall. The Eagles have been monitoring him closely, though, and had him as a player they targeted.
So what to make of the pick? Here are some notes and thoughts:
1. Hunt’s stock rose during the pre-draft process, but it’s nonetheless an outside-the-box pick. He spent the first three years of his college career at Cornell, where he played safety, before transferring to Houston Christian and moving to outside linebacker (after growing and adding weight). He’s only been...
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