Philadelphia Eagles select Kyle McCord in 6th round of 2025 NFL Draft

Former Syracuse and Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord was selected by Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He now begins his NFL journey.

McCord began his career at Ohio State but did not become a starter until the 2023 campaign. After sitting behind CJ Stroud, McCord played relatively well for the Buckeyes two years ago, throwing for 3,170 yards, 24 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 65.8% completion percentage.

However, some critics of Ohio State pointed at McCord as reason why the Buckeyes lost to Michigan and failed to compete for a national title. McCord ended up transferring and landed at Syracuse under head coach Fran Brown.

That’s where McCord exploded onto the scene as the ACC’s passing leader in his lone season with the Orange. He threw for 4,779 yards, 34 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 66% completion percentage.

As a member of the Class of 2021, McCord was five-star recruit out of Philadelphia (Pa.) St. Joseph’s Prep School, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 2 overall prospect in the state, the No. 5 quarterback in the class and the No. 25 overall prospect in the class.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Kyle McCord

McCord projects as a solid pocket passer in the NFL. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein compared him to a Mitchell Trubisky-type in the pros.

“Pocket passer with good size who played in a high-volume, pro-passing scheme that should give him a head start as a pro,” Zierlein’s analysis reads. “McCord was too inconsistent at Ohio State, relative to the talent around him, but he proved to be confident and productive last season at Syracuse without that same level of supporting talent. His fundamentals are usually solid and he plays with adequate poise in the face of pressure. He has enough arm to make window throws and push the ball around the field.

“McCord seeks to attack coverages vertically instead of operating as a “Checkdown Charlie.” While he can hit chunk throws, his decision-making and ball placement aren’t always good fits for his gunslinger mentality. His mobility inside and outside the pocket is average. McCord has good size, adequate talent and commendable resilience. He could find a home as a backup quarterback with modest upside.”