Another Penn State standout emerges as a potential Eagles target
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The Philadelphia Eagles have never been shy about leaning into familiar pipelines when building their roster. It's well known that they are stocked with Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide standouts. They've leaned into the Clemson Tigers and are growing their Oklahoma Sooners ties. It appears another one may be quietly forming. Per Penn Live's Johnny McGonigal, interest in Drew Shelton is growing. Philadelphia could be adding yet another Penn State Nittany Lions standout to its expanding list of draft targets.
In Shelton, Philadelphia can find something that the organization has consistently valued along the offensive line: versatility. As a swing tackle capable of lining up on either side, he offers both immediate depth and long-term developmental upside.
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Great stuff here from Johnny in this thread. #Eagles bringing in Vega Ioane, EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, and OT Drew Shelton for 30 visits. Shelton won’t count against the number because he’s a local player (Downingtown West), but predraft visits are rolling in now. https://t.co/8IYuISWumw
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 18, 2026
That kind of flexibility has become a staple of Philadelphia's roster-building philosophy, particularly in the trenches where injuries and in-game adjustments can quickly test a team's depth. What makes this even more interesting is the broader pattern taking shape. Shelton isn't the only Nittany Lion drawing attention from the Birds.
Add Shelton to a list of Eagles targets that includes Dani Dennis-Sutton, Vega Ioane, and Tyler Duzansky.
Prospects like edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton and offensive guard Vega Ioane have also been linked to Philadelphia. The same is true of long snapper Tyler Duzansky. That signals a clear level of comfort with what's coming out of Happy Valley. It’s a strategy that mirrors what the Eagles have already done with other powerhouse programs.
Philadelphia has recently shown a clear preference for players developed in high-level systems. There's logic behind that approach. Programs like Penn State consistently produce players who are battle-tested, fundamentally sound, and accustomed to big-stage environments. For a team with championship expectations, minimizing projection and maximizing readiness matters.
Whether Shelton ultimately lands in Philadelphia remains to be seen, but the interest itself tells a story. The Eagles aren't just scouting individual players. They're identifying collegiate ecosystems that produce the kind of talent they trust.
If that means adding a few more pieces from Happy Valley, it’s hard to argue with the strategy. Their starting running back is also the product of that amazing program.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: NFL Draft: Drew Shelton to have a Top 30 visit with the Eagles