Johnson singled out two rookie offensive linemen—C Drew Kendall and OT Cameron Williams—day-three selections whose developmental upside is drawing attention. Kendall (Round 5, pick 168) brings snap accuracy, swift ID of blitz looks, and strong on-line communication; Williams (Round 6, pick 207) flashes a long frame, steady feet on vertical sets, and growing awareness against twists and stunts.

In pass protection, Johnson said Kendall has “picked up protection calls quickly with minimal communication errors,” while Williams “stays patient through first contact, keeps the shoulders square, and doesn’t get rocked by long-arm attempts.” In the run game, the pair broadens the toolbox—from inside zone combos to gap/power concepts that demand clean second-level fits.

“They are the future of the Eagles — Drew and Cam bring the energy, discipline, and standard an offensive line needs to dominate. My job is to keep them on track so we get better every week.”

Johnson acknowledged that a dense schedule and increasingly multiple defensive looks across the league force the O-line to grow up fast—whether it’s third-and-long, two-minute drill, or slide/half-slide protections against pressure from multiple sources. “Once the young guys start to ‘feel the rhythm,’ the whole unit pops at the same time,” he said.

Expert view: From a technical standpoint, Drew Kendall (C, R5-168) stands out for reach/quickness that fits zone concepts, plus clean MIKE-point identification and second-level pass-offs; meanwhile Cameron Williams (OT, R6-207) owns an NFL frame and promising anchor if he continues sharpening counters like the swim and club-rip, positioning him for early swing-tackle work. Within Jeff Stoutland’s developmental framework—renowned for cultivating high-quality O-line play in Philadelphia—both players have a clear path to grow from day-three picks into meaningful contributors.