Rookie Safety Turns Heads at Eagles Camp With Relentless Work Ethic, Earns Sirianni’s Praise
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He doesn’t say much. He just shows up—first one in, last one out.
At every Training Camp session so far, one rookie safety has quietly outworked the rest. No flashy quotes, no social media highlights. Just hours of film study, extra drills, and a locker room reputation that’s growing by the day.
Head coach Nick Sirianni took notice. And this week, he made it clear in front of the entire team.
“That’s what Philly looks like,” Sirianni said. “That’s the kind of guy who shows up before the lights come on and stays when everyone’s gone. If you’re a young player wondering what it takes to make this roster—just watch him.”
The message wasn’t about talent. It was about culture. In a room full of hungry young players, this safety has separated himself through nothing but effort and consistency. Coaches say he’s always asking questions, staying behind to rewatch plays, and never skipping a rep—no matter how tired the legs or long the day.
It hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Veterans have started calling him “the shadow,” because wherever the DB coach goes, he’s there. And during walkthroughs, he’s often seen helping other rookies get lined up—even when he’s still learning the system himself.
He’s not chasing spotlight. He’s chasing growth. And if he keeps this up, he might just chase a roster spot all the way into September.
His name is Andrew Mukuba. And he’s becoming the kind of Eagle Philly fans love before the rest of the league even learns his name.
