Eagles Eye Alabama's Kaydn Proctor

0:00It's April 23rd. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Eagles got their eyes on Alabama defensive tackle Katie and Proctor, with the 23rd pick Thursday night, or maybe even trading up like some mocks. Predicts a number 15. This 20-year-old showed up at the NFL Scouting Combine, tipping the scales at 352 pounds down from 355. During his college season, Proctor's battled some serious weight swings, peeking at 400 pounds as a freshman, partly blamed on his crispy cream habit that earned him, the nickname crispy, from teammates. He slimmed down enough to impress on the field, but his size still raises flags for NFL physicality. Even his old coach Nick Saven voiced concerns on the Pat McAfee show. Noting Proctor shines when he's in the building, but can pack on pounds and show. Up out of shape if left to his own devices, Saven called it a fixable issue for teams betting on raw talent. Eagles GM, Howie Roseman, echoed that vibe in his pre-draft chat, saying it's naive

1:03to expect 21 or 22-year-olds to arrive perfect. They need coaching and development to unlock their strengths. Reminds folks of Devonta Smith, the skinny Alabama receiver who boked up and balled out here. Bottom line, Philly loves Crimson Tie Guys, and might roll the dice on Proctor's upside, trusting their staff to turn potential into a dominant force.