The Eagles traded up within the fifth spherical to pick out linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. with the one hundred and fifty fifth total choose within the 2024 NFL Draft. The Eagles despatched Indianapolis a 2024 fifth-round choose (No. 164 total) and a 2024 sixth-round choose (No. 201 total) in trade for the one hundred and fifty fifth total choose to convey Trotter Jr. residence!
“It was a fantastic second,” stated Trotter Jr. about being drafted by his hometown group. “It is one thing that I’ve labored to attempt to be at and attempt to accomplish my entire life. I am extraordinarily grateful, I thank God; I thank the Eagles group for giving me that likelihood and having that chance. I am simply able to get to work now.”
Born and raised within the Philadelphia space, Trotter Jr. is the son of Eagles Corridor of Fame linebacker Jeremiah Trotter.
Trotter, also called the “Axe Man,” was a fan favourite in Philadelphia, making 4 Professional Bowls in three stints in Midnight Inexperienced. All through your entire draft course of, the Trotters had been hoping Jeremiah Jr. would find yourself the place his dad is seen as a legend.
“Jeremiah grew up an enormous Eagles fan, clearly, and to get that decision from Mr. Lurie (Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie) and Howie (Govt Vice President/Basic Supervisor Howie Roseman), it is really a blessing,” the elder Trotter stated on a telephone name with PhiladelphiaEagles.com following his son being chosen.
“I do know the kind of legacy he left with this group and the followers, how they deal with him,” Trotter Jr. stated. “It undoubtedly means so much to have the ability to play, are available in, and proceed that legacy, and assist out the group any manner I probably can.”
After attending Saint Joseph’s Prep in North Philadelphia, Trotter Jr. (6-0, 228 kilos) spent three seasons at Clemson the place he confirmed indicators of his dad’s physicality and soccer IQ, but additionally created his personal type that led to sustained success within the ACC.
In 2023, Trotter Jr. was probably the most productive inside linebackers within the nation. He led his group in tackles (88) and tackles for loss (15.0) and was tied for the group lead with 5.5 sacks. This was his second consecutive season main Clemson in tackles (92), tackles for loss (13.5), and sacks (6.5).
Per Professional Soccer Focus, Trotter Jr.’s 92.0 protection grade since 2022 is the very best amongst FBS linebackers with a minimal 600 protection snaps. He was additionally one in every of three Energy 5 gamers to have 10+ sacks, 4+ interceptions, 3+ compelled fumbles, and a pair of+ pick-sixes in a two-season span since 1996 (UCLA’s Akeem Ayers and UNC’s Julius Peppers).
Trotter Jr. was named a first-team All-ACC participant in 2023 after being an honorable point out the season earlier than. The 21-year-old is a two-time second-team Related Press All-American.