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Philadelphia Eagles’ pass rusher Jalyx Hunt put together a strong second season, leading the team in sacks and interceptions and leading the position in snaps. Hunt totaled 52 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 24 quarterback hits, 6.5 sacks, three interceptions, one pick-six, and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games, nine starts, and 693 defensive snaps. He also posted 60 pressures, a 10.9% pass-rush win rate, 18 run stops, and a 6.2% stop rate.
Jalyx Hunt will compete against Nolan Smith Jr. for the other starting spot alongside Jonathan Greenard. If Hunt loses the competition, he will serve as the team’s top backup EDGE rusher and be in store for a key rotational role.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ sacks leader was named a breakout candidate for 2026
In a Bleacher Report article, Moe Moton identified seven EDGE rushers on the verge of a breakout 2026 NFL season. In the third slot, he named Jalyx Hunt, noting that although he is not guaranteed a starting role, both Jonathan Greenard and Nolan Smith Jr. missed five games last season. Moton also added that Hunt has shown more upside than Smith and has made more strides as a pass rusher.
“Hunt is a sleeper breakout candidate. He’s not guaranteed a lead role on the edge. The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings and exercised the fifth-year option in Nolan Smith Jr.’s rookie deal.
“However, both Greenard and Smith missed five games because of injuries last season. Also, Hunt has more upside than the former, who turned 29 in May, and showed more promise than the latter in the previous season. Comparing early numbers, Hunt has made more strides than Smith as a pass-rusher. He also forced a few turnovers last season, recording three interceptions,”Moton said.
“Between 2024 and 2025, Hunt saw his snap count on special teams drop from . As an emerging edge-rusher, he could lead the Eagles in sacks for consecutive seasons.”
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