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Eagles Film Review: Arnold Ebiketie is a good overall player who lacks a blue-chip trait

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All-22 analysis of Philadelphia’s new pass rusher.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 08: Arnold Ebiketie #17 of the Atlanta Falcons readies for play against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U. S. Bank Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Vikings defeated the Falcons 42-21. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Arnold Ebiketie is a former second-round pick out of Penn State who actually visited with the Eagles during the 2022 draft process. He can bend, has a legitimate pass-rush repertoire, a relentless motor, and pressure efficiency numbers that have consistently outpaced his sack totals.

Ebiketie generated a 16. 4 percent quarterback pressure rate ranking tenth in the NFL in 2025, and produced 42 of his 130 career pressures within 2. 5 seconds of the snap.

So if the talent is real, why was he available? Let’s get into it. Strengths The Bend and Pass Rushing Moves Bend is the trait that made him a second-round pick.

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