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Eagles draft OLB Keyshawn James-Newby No. 252 overall

James-Newby had nine sacks last season at Next Mexico.

Apr 25, 2026 at 07:13 PM

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The Eagles drafted outside linebacker Keyshawn James-Newby with the No. 252 overall pick.

James-Newby played college football for six years, starting at Montana Tech (2020-22), then playing at Idaho (2023-24) and finishing his career at New Mexico.

James-Newby had nine sacks last year and 10.5 the season before. He has started 46 games in his college career and registered 23.5 sacks.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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WR Makai Lemon was selected by the Eagles with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TE Eli Stowers was selected No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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T Markel Bell was selected No. 68 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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T Markel Bell was selected No. 68 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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T Markel Bell was selected No. 68 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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T Markel Bell was selected No. 68 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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T Markel Bell was selected No. 68 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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T Markel Bell was selected No. 68 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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QB Cole Payton was selected by the Eagles with the 178th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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QB Cole Payton was selected by the Eagles with the 178th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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QB Cole Payton was selected by the Eagles with the 178th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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QB Cole Payton was selected by the Eagles with the 178th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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G Micah Morris was selected by the Eagles with the 207th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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S Cole Wisniewski was selected by the Eagles with the 244th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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S Cole Wisniewski was selected by the Eagles with the 244th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

DT Uar Bernard was selected by the Eagles with the 251st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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DT Uar Bernard was selected by the Eagles with the 251st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

OLB Keyshawn James-Newby was selected by the Eagles with the 252nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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OLB Keyshawn James-Newby was selected by the Eagles with the 252nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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