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Philadelphia Eagles: 7 UDFAs who could sneak onto the main roster

By David Esser

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Offensive lineman Coy Cronk #54 of the Indiana Hoosiers blocks against defensive tackle Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Offensive lineman Coy Cronk #54 of the Indiana Hoosiers blocks against defensive tackle Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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EUGENE, OR – NOVEMBER 27: Tight end Noah Togiai #81 of the Oregon State Beavers avoids the tackle of linebacker Tyson Coleman #33 of the Oregon Ducks during the third quarter of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 27, 2015 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR – NOVEMBER 27: Tight end Noah Togiai #81 of the Oregon State Beavers avoids the tackle of linebacker Tyson Coleman #33 of the Oregon Ducks during the third quarter of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 27, 2015 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

Noah Togiai, TE

The third highest paid UDFA that the Philadelphia Eagles snagged this offseason, tight end Noah Togiai not only has a decent chance to make the roster, but he also has a decent shot at playing significant snaps for the team during the regular season.

The Eagles have become notorious for running their 12-personnel, a formation where two pass-catching TEs are used with wide receivers flanking to the outside. Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert have experienced an abundance of success in this system, and barring any sort of serious injury (knock on wood!), this will be the primary offensive set that Pederson employs come September.

However, where the Eagles have struggled with in this regard is in finding a solid, reliable TE3. Ever since Trey Burton departed back in 2018, it’s really been a revolving door at the position. Richard Rodgers never really stuck, Josh Perkins has had flashes but can’t block, and the team just brought in former seventh-round pick Caleb Wilson to compete.

Not only did Togiai have an impressive senior season at Oregon State last year, but he also provides some potential longterm stability at the backup TE position.

He definitely needs to work on his blocking, but he could absolutely be a guy worth keeping around as the team’s TE3 in 2020 due to his pass-catching ability and his overall athleticism.

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