Eagles rookie Micah Morris was shaped by reps against Jalen Carter

The transition to the NFL can be overwhelming for most rookies, but for Micah Morris, the jump to the Philadelphia Eagles might feel familiar thanks to a recent trend from GM Howie Roseman. Philadelphia's sixth-round pick already faced a version of his "Welcome to the NFL" moment years ago at Georgia, where he routinely matched up against future pros like Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter in practice.

“The first time I tried to sit down a Jordan Davis bull rush,” Morris said via The Athletic. “That’s when I realized this isn’t high school.”

Those daily battles helped shape Morris into the player he is today. He also pointed to Carter's “endless” pass-rush arsenal as another challenge that sharpened his technique and toughness.

“I was going against Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, so I know I’m prepared,” Morris added.

Now reunited in Philadelphia, Morris is part of the Eagles' growing Georgia pipeline (6 players). Carter, Davis, and Nolan Smith all reached out after he was drafted, and they were among the familiar faces who greeted him upon arrival at the team facility. The reunion highlighted just how far Morris has come. When he first arrived at Georgia as a 17-year-old, he was still developing physically and mentally. Now, he enters the NFL as a 6-foot-5, 334-pound freight train with five years of college experience.