Roseman's Draft Steals: Kelce, Hurts, Mailata

0:00It's April 21st. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. Howie Roseman stands out is one of the longest 10-year general managers in the NFL, holding the job with the Philadelphia Eagles since 2000, 16, after an earlier stint. He's built a reputation for smart drafting, nailing the last five classes overall, though no one bats a thousand in this league. His big swings and misses include first round picks like Danny Watkins in 2011, a 26-year-old firefighter who bailed early. Andre Dillard in 2019, who lacked drive at tackle, and Jalen Rhaegor in 2020 when Justin Jefferson was right there. Those flops taught Roseman to dig deeper on character and fit, making him sharper at spotting red flags. He now grills Scouts hard on prospects who remind him of past busts, turning failures into fuel for better picks down the line. Fans and analysts rave about his steals, like Jason Kelsey out of the sixth round in 2011, who became a six time all pro-center and Super Bowl champ, despite early doubts on his

1:04size and speed. Kelsey's late career dominance puts him on a Hall of Fame path, joining legends like Jim Otto. Then there's Jalen Hertz, snagged in the second round of 2020 as the fifth quarterback off the board in a stacked class. He's delivered six playoff wins, a Super Bowl run, and record rushing scores in the postseason, turning a backup role into franchise savior status, with a 70% win rate as starter. Jordan Milada rounds out the gyms, a seventh round rugby conber from 2018, whom they traded back for. He beat out Diller to anchor the league's top line, earning all pro nods by 2024. Roseman's eye for upside keeps the Eagles contending, proving persistence pays off in the draft game.