Harvard. Yale. Princeton. Duke. When you think of the greatest universities in America, these names tend to pop into your head. However, one such university often goes unmentioned amongst this prestigious group, one that resides right off of I-95 on the south side of Philadelphia.
Its name is Stoutland University, and for over a decade, it has produced some of the best in its specialized field. Names like Jason Kelce and Jordan Mailata went into Stoutland U with nothing but raw talent and potential, but once they were finished, they were some of the best at their respective positions in the NFL.
At the back end of the 2025 NFL Draft, Howie Roseman decided to use a bulk of his late Day 3 picks to select three new students to the Eagles' offensive line machine. While none of the three are destined to start right away, they give Stoutland more material to mold into the Eagles' brand of offensive linemen.
Drew Kendall (Round 5, Pick 168)
Drew Kendall hails from Boston College, where he started at center for three seasons with the Eagles. While there, he showed a great feel for moving and blocking in space, two Kelce-esque traits he'll bring with him to the same offensive interior. Perhaps his biggest knock is his lack of power, but with athleticism rarely seen from guys of his size, he has plenty of room to grow.
Kendall also comes from an NFL bloodline, his father Pete Kendall being a first-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks back in 1996. While bloodlines aren't destiny, NFL sons often end up being solid contributors in the league (take Joey and Nick Bosa or Christian McCaffrey, for example). Add it to the list of qualities that make Kendall an intriguing pick up.
Of the three offensive linemen the Eagles drafted on day three, Kendall is the most likely to start right away. He brings a technical savvy that will allow him to compete with Tyler Steen and Trevor Keegan for the right guard opening immediately. However, whether or not he ends up securing the job, he has a ton of upside and is an exciting name to watch going forward.
Myles Hinton (Round 6, Pick 191)
Speaking of bloodlines, Myles Hinton is another player whose father spent some time in the NFL. In this case, Chris Hinton, drafted fourth overall to the Indianapolis Colts in 1983, spent 13 seasons in the NFL, where he made seven Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro first team honors in 1993. Yeah, it doesn't get much better than that.
However, while the younger Hinton possesses some of that size and play strength that made his father so successful, he is still very clearly raw. Myles consistently plays with a high pad level, limiting his ability to move people in the run game. He also lacks the consistent foot drive and technique needed to capitalize on his strength, making him a true project entering the league.
There's no denying it: Hinton is a project. However, given the intangibles and, I'll say it again, bloodlines he's been blessed with, Stoutland is certainly excited to get his hands on him. While still far from a starting-caliber player, Hinton could thrive with proper coaching, giving us another guy to watch down the line.
Cameron Williams (Round 6, Pick 207)
Now I'm going to be honest, I don't know who Williams' father is. Sorry, I know that's become the expectation. However, while the Texas product doesn't have NFL DNA, there is no denying the raw talent he possesses.
Early in the draft process, Williams had legitimate first-round hype. Yes, he clearly doesn't know what he's doing from a technical standpoint–that is the reason he fell so far from his initial draft projection–but his blend of size, athleticism, and nastiness in the run game makes him such an intriguing player to watch going forward. He is the perfect candidate for Stoutland U, plain and simple.
I would bargain to say that Williams is my favorite player from this Eagles draft class. For years, we've wondered when Howie Roseman would select Lane Johnson's eventual replacement in the first round, but I think the answer is here. Under Stoutland's tutelage, Williams is going to be a great player, and I have no doubt that he will step into the starting role within the next few seasons.