It’s the ideal outcome for any team: 1) hit on your draft pick, 2) sign them to a long-term extension. The Eagles have a notably high success rate. They drafted six of the 11 players who are playing on long-term contracts beyond the 2025 season.

Nolen finished with 48 tackles (14 for loss) with 6.5 sacks and 35 pressures in 2024. An excellent run stopper, Nolen would immediately slot into the Eagles' defensive tackle rotation with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo. He would contribute to the defensive line right away.