Moving on to our tight ends preview, a new face should emerge this coming season. Gone are the days of Hunter Long, and now we can see whether the system can help raise another to his high level of play.
Trae Barry, a transfer from Jacksonville State, figures to take the main spot here. Barry is an FCS All-American who’s a legitimate NFL draft pick. He had a number of top programs after his services, but seeing what a top tier tight end can do with the Eagles definitely presented a good selling point. Barry has fantastic size and is a great athlete.