Eagles’ Raw Talent Faces New NFL Rule | NFL News

The Eagles just drafted Uar Bernard, a 6’5”, 306-pound Nigerian defensive tackle from the International Player Pathway, who ran a 40-yard dash faster than most established DTs — despite never playing organized football. But here’s the twist: league rules now let any team snatch him off the Eagles’ practice squad if they add him to their 53-man roster. Bernard, who discovered football through NFL camps in Nigeria and Egypt, called his draft a dream come true — though his raw potential comes with risk. This rule change could reshape how teams develop international prospects, echoing Jordan Mailata’s journey from IPP to Pro Bowl star — proving huge upside… and even bigger uncertainty.

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