The Philadelphia Eagles' newest draft class has officially arrived, and they're already making waves as rookie minicamp kicks off. Before hitting the field, these fresh faces sat down with reporters to share their excitement, their early impressions of the team's system, and their plans for mastering a new playbook. Here's a look at the standout moments from Thursday's press conferences.

One of the most talked-about newcomers is the rookie tight end, who broke down his approach to learning the Eagles' offense from scratch. "You start from the foundation—formations, terminology, how they identify fronts and combos in the run game," he explained. "Then you build on that with motions and more. Coach Mahaffey has been great with me and Dae'Quan, giving us that base to keep learning." He praised tight ends coach Ryan Mahaffey for breaking down the scheme in simple, digestible pieces, and expressed confidence that the offense will open up plenty of playmaking opportunities. "I can already tell this is going to be a powerful scheme. I'm really excited to work with Sean Mannion and see what we can do," he added.

When asked about his role, the rookie made it clear he sees himself as a tight end first, even if his pass-catching skills might blur the line with a big wide receiver. But he's eager to do it all—catching, blocking, and everything in between. Blocking, he admitted, has been a major area of growth since transitioning from quarterback to tight end. "You really have to nail down your technique, and that takes reps to build muscle memory," he said. "But I'm committed to learning and doing whatever the team needs." With a blend of humility and hunger, this draft class is ready to make its mark in Philly.