Philadelphia Eagles select Andrew Mukuba in second round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Texas safety Andrew Mukuba with the No. 64 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Mukuba transferred to Texas last offseason after spending the first three years of his collegiate career at Clemson.

In his lone campaign with the Longhorns, Mukuba tallied a career-high 69 tackles, six pass breakups, one forced fumble and five interceptions. Mukuba finished the year tied for the most interceptions in the SEC.

For his efforts, Mukuba was named an All-SEC Third-Team selection. Mukuba was key to Texas’ success in the College Football Playoff. In the Longhorns’ 39-31 win over Arizona State in the CFP quarterfinals, Mukuba recorded eight tackles and an interception.

In his three years at Clemson, Mukuba made 35 appearances and 31 starts. He amassed 149 tackles (4.5 for loss), a sack, 20 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and an interception in 1,734 snaps.

He was the first true freshman defensive back to start a season opener for Clemson since the NCAA instituted permanent freshman eligibility in 1972. Moreover, he was a 2021 All-ACC Third-Team selection and the 2021 ACC Rookie of the Year.

Andrew Mukuba played high school football at LBJ (TX), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 117 overall player and No. 6 safety in the 2021 recruiting cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Andrew Mukuba

NFL experts don’t expect Mukuba’s success to slow down at the next level. Ahead of the draft, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein provided an in-depth analysis of Mukuba’s game.

“Four-year starter who plays the game with the instincts and awareness of a player who has seen a lot of football,” Zierlein wrote. “Mukuba has the athleticism to play in the slot but is best when he’s able to read the field as a ‘robber’ and use his instincts, burst and ball skills to make plays.

“He moves efficiently in coverage, but that efficiency can get away from him in run support, where he races in too hot and misses tackles. Mukuba possesses the character, physicality and playmaking instincts that will draw NFL teams to him as a future starter.”

At 5-foot-11, 186 pounds, Mukuba’s athleticism was on full display at the NFL Scouting Combine this spring. Mukuba ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash with a 1.53-second 10-yard split. Now, he will have a chance to show off his abilities on football’s biggest stage.