Making the roster of a Super Bowl champion isn’t something many players can brag about. Doing it as the 249th pick in the draft? That’s even rarer. But Moro Ojomo has done both with the Philadelphia Eagles, and now he’s eyeing something bigger – a starting role alongside stars Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis on the Eagles’ defensive front after Milton Williams departed in free agency.
The former seventh-rounder has climbed from afterthought to potential starter in just two seasons – a remarkable journey that speaks volumes about his development and the Eagles’ eye for talent in the later rounds.
Preseason opener crucial for Ojomo’s starting chances
While most established starters use preseason as a tune-up, Thursday night’s opener against the Bengals carries much more weight for Ojomo. He’s got a golden opportunity to cement his spot in the starting lineup after turning heads throughout training camp.
His limited snaps last year weren’t a reflection of his ability – the Eagles’ D-line was just that loaded. Now with Williams gone, the door has swung wide open.
The coaching staff has already seen enough to pencil him in with the first team on the depth chart, but they’ll want confirmation in live action.
Consistency is key.
Ojomo doesn’t need to dominate every snap against Cincinnati, but showing the same disruptive ability that’s impressed coaches in practice will go a long way toward locking down that starting job.
Robinson providing healthy competition
There’s no question about Ojomo making the team – that’s already in the bag. His stock has skyrocketed after a standout camp, building on the flashes he showed in limited 2024 action. But the Eagles’ fourth-round rookie Ty Robinson is making things interesting.
Robinson currently sits behind Ojomo on the depth chart, but the Eagles didn’t invest a Day 3 pick without seeing serious potential. The rookie brings a different skill set to the table, and the coaching staff is keeping a close eye on how both players perform.
The first couple preseason games will feature an intriguing battle for that final starting DT spot. Ojomo has the inside track, but Robinson and others are pushing him to earn it outright rather than have it handed to him.
Philly’s defensive front remains formidable
It’s a luxury few Super Bowl champions enjoy – losing a key defensive piece like Williams without expecting any drop-off. That’s exactly where the Eagles find themselves heading into the 2025 season.
What makes Ojomo’s emergence so compelling isn’t just that the Eagles could replace Williams internally. It’s that the coaching staff genuinely believes he can hold his own alongside Carter and Davis – two absolute monsters on the defensive line.
The Eagles’ defensive front was already a strength during their championship run. If Ojomo can solidify himself as a reliable starter, they might be even more dominant this season – a scary thought for opposing offenses across the league.