Most Important Eagles of 2026: No. 18 Jalyx Hunt

Jalyx Hunt is Philadelphia’s next player in its countdown of the team’s 30 Most Important Eagles for the 2025 season, looking back to how he emerged as a key piece on Vic Fangio’s defense. In 2025, Hunt led the Eagles in both sacks and interceptions—first in franchise history to top the team in both categories in the same season. Philadelphia used his rare mix of length, athleticism and coverage ability in multiple roles, including as a traditional pass rusher, underneath defender and flexible front-seven option. The Eagles added depth at edge with Jonathan Greenard, plus Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa. At age 25 in his third season, Hunt is 6-foot-3 and 252 pounds, drafted in 2024 in the third round, No. 94 overall. His 2026 cap hit is listed at $1,536,282.