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Eagles Draft Potential Back-up QB Kyle McCord

By Shane Hallam | Updated on Sat, Apr 26 2025 8:01 PM UTC

The Phildelphia Eagles selected Syracuse QB Kyle McCord with the 181st pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. McCord sat for two seasons behind QB C.J. Stroud at Ohio State before taking over as the Buckeyes’ starter in 2023. He finished that season with 3,170 passing yards and 24 TDs vs. six INTs on a 65.8% completion rate and 9.1 yards per attempt. McCord then transferred to Syracuse ahead of the 2024 season and turned in a massive campaign in a pass-heavy offense. He led FBS with 592 pass attempts, 391 completions, and 4,779 passing yards. McCord completed 66.0% of his passes and ranked seventh among 128 qualifying QBs in Pro Football Focus passing grade. Although McCord’s arm strength is just average, he led the nation in PFF deep passing grade and ranked fourth in adjusted completion rate on throws 20+ yards downfield. He’s also lauded for his processing, anticipation, and work ethic. Former high school and college teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. said McCord “prepares better than anyone else,” according to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. McCord is just an average athlete, though, totaling 197 rushing yards over the last two seasons.

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

McCord had a solid year at Ohio State but elevated his game at Syracuse this past season.

He isn't a great athlete, but McCord can move in the pocket and fit the offense.

Despite acquiring QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the offseason, McCord has a shot to make the roster.

Dynasty Impact

McCord isn't worth a roster spot, even in Superflex, with the uncertainty of his depth chart spot for the Eagles.

His arm strength does make him someone to monitor in very deep SF leagues though if he becomes the back-up and can be a handcuff to Jalen Hurts.

Shane Hallam, Writer

Shane has over 20 years of experience creating content and playing every fantasy football format including redraft, dynasty, devy, C2C, IDP, CFF, and more. He is a multi-year winner of $500 dynasty leagues on the FFPC, and a King's Classic Champion. Shane utilizes deep film and scheme study to enhance his fantasy performance.