Eagles Trade Up to Select Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Son of Former Pro Bowler
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Selected in the Fifth Round
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to the No. 155 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to select Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the son of former Eagles third-round Pro Bowler Jeremiah Trotter Sr. Trotter Jr., a linebacker from Clemson University, follows in the footsteps of his father, who played for the Eagles from 1998 to 2009.
Emotional Moment for Eagles and Trotters
The selection of Trotter Jr. led to an emotional phone call between him and his father. Jeremiah Trotter Sr. expressed his pride and excitement for his son's opportunity to play for the same team that he did. The moment was captured on video and shared on social media.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.'s Background
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was born on January 20, 1977, and played college football at Clemson University. He started 34 games for the Tigers and recorded 223 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. Trotter Jr. was named an All-ACC Honorable Mention in his senior season.
Eagles' Roster Addition
The addition of Trotter Jr. to the Eagles' roster adds depth to their linebacker corps. He is expected to compete for playing time behind starters T.J. Edwards and Kyzir White. Trotter Jr. brings a physical presence to the defense and has the potential to contribute on special teams.
Combine and Draft Analysis
At the NFL Combine, Trotter Jr. measured in at 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds and recorded a vertical jump of 34.5 inches. His Combine performance was in line with expectations for a mid-round prospect at his position.
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