NFL coach has a 2025 prediction for Landon Dickerson that Eagles fans will love to hear

ESPN revealed its Top 10 interior offensive linemen heading into the 2025 season, ranked with input from NFL coaches, scouts, and executives, and Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson landed at No. 5.

Dickerson, 26, has become one of the league’s most dependable guards, entering his fifth NFL season with three consecutive Pro Bowl selections under his belt.

Despite battling a lingering knee injury in 2024, Dickerson is fresh off an impactful season where he played a key role in paving the way for Saquon Barkley’s record-breaking 2,500-yard rushing campaign.

He logged 996 offensive snaps (about 92% of team plays) and earned an overall 79.2 grade from Pro Football Focus.

According to one NFL coach, Dickerson is on tap for an "even better" year this upcoming fall.

Here's what ESPN and coaches had to say about Dickerson coming in at No. 5: 

Dickerson wasted little time establishing himself along Philadelphia's vaunted line, earning a Pro Bowl nod in each of the past three seasons.

"Explosive power -- holy smokes," a veteran NFL offensive line coach said. "Strength, durability. He's built to last. The organized mass he can help create is top-notch."

Evaluators saw premier status for him entering 2024, which largely proved true since Dickerson helped lead Philadelphia to a championship.

But one oddity accompanied his profile -- ESPN stats attributed 11 sacks to Dickerson, the most of any player in our top 10. An Eagles source was surprised to hear that number, adding Dickerson was at no point a liability in the pass game. Further research shows Dickerson struggled early with six sacks allowed in the first seven weeks but picked it up late, averaging an impressive 97 pass block win rate from Week 8 through the Super Bowl.

Dickerson was dealing with a knee issue during the championship run. He played through it.

"He was banged up some, and it looked like he played a bit heavier [in 2024]," an NFL coordinator said. "He played well, but I actually think he'll be even better next year."

 

ESPN had Dickerson ranked at No. 7 overall last year when they rolled out their list, and the highest rank he's ever earned was No. 3.