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Surviving Camp with Jalyx Hunt, Part 2: Learning from a former Pro Bowler originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Over the next few weeks of Eagles training camp, we’ll be catching up weekly with third-round defensive end Jalyx Hunt from Houston Christian. We’ll be tracking his progress as the small school product acclimates to life in the NFL.
Part 1: How many people at a practice?
Twenty minutes after the 10th practice of training camp on Wednesday, most of the Eagles had cleared the practice fields completely, some caught up with family members and some enjoyed a refreshing cup of water ice.
Jalyx Hunt worked on his pass rush moves.
On a section of the middle field farthest from the NovaCare Complex, Hunt got in some post-practice work with former NFL edge rusher Connor Barwin, who works for the organization as the Head of Football Development and Strategy.
“A wealth of knowledge, man,” Hunt said of Barwin. “Having CB here, we have the Pro Bowl wall. CB up there on the Pro Bowl wall!”
In one hallway of the NovaCare Complex, the Eagles have images of every player who has made the Pro Bowl with the team. Barwin is up there for his 14 1/2-sack season back in 2014.
In 2014, Hunt was just 13 years old.
“It’s weird because now that I look back it’s like, ‘Dang, I remember your name,’” Hunt said. “I never really followed him. I was a kid. At a young age, you don’t respect football as much. You don’t know everything that goes into it. As I got older and realized and watched more film, I understand it more.”
Those tips from Barwin mean an awful lot to Hunt now.
Not only is Barwin a major piece of the Eagles’ development program but he also played at a high level in the NFL with a very similar build. Barwin was 6-4, 255 in his playing days; Hunt is listed as 6-3, 252.
So there’s one piece of advice that really stands out.
“Play with length,” Hunt said. “That’s how he played his game. It worked for him. I have pretty long arms….
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Publish date : 2024-08-08 11:00:00
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