ThePhiladelphia Eaglesare gearing up for Super Bowl defense, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. Several players, coaches, and front-office members are crucial to the teams success this season.Every day from now until the start of training camp, were counting down our30 Most Important Eaglesfor the 2025 season. Well recap their 2024 season, look ahead to 2025, and tackle the most significant question facing them this year.Next up is the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history. Jordan Davis ranks No. 19 among the Eagles most important players because his power, run defense and interior presence remain vital to Philadelphias defensive front.No. 19: Jordan DavisBackgroundPosition: Defensive tackleAge: 26Experience: Fifth seasonHeight: 6-foot-6Weight: 336 poundsCollege: GeorgiaDraft: Round 1, No. 13 overall, 2022 NFL Draft2026 cap hit: $5.072 million, according to Over The Cap; Spotrac lists him at $12.938 million. Davis may not always be judged fairly by traditional defensive tackle standards.That is partly because his value is not tied only to sacks. Davis is a massive interior defender whose best work often begins before the ball gets to the second level. He changes run fits, absorbs attention and allows others around him to play faster for the Philadelphia Eagles; that makes him one of the most important players on the roster entering the 2026 season.That is why Davis lands at No. 19 in our ranking of the 30 most important Eagles for 2026.The Eagles have one of the NFLs deepest defensive fronts, with Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa all playing important roles. Davis gives that group its interior size and early-down power. When he is controlling the middle, Philadelphias defense becomes much harder to move.2025 stats and recapDavis put together one of the most productive seasons of his career in 2025.He started all 17 games and finished with 70 tackles, 4.5 sacks, six tackles for loss and six quarterback hits. Those numbers reflected a player who became more than a space-eater. Davis showed he could affect the pocket, chase plays down and provide more production while still handling the physical responsibilities that come with playing inside.The sack total was not the only sign of growth. Davis tackle production showed improved activity and stamina, and his ability to stay available for every game mattered for a defense that relies heavily on rotation. He also remained difficult to block one-on-one because of his rare combination of size, strength, and movement skills.Davis impact also helped others. Carter benefited from playing alongside another powerful interior presence. The linebackers had cleaner paths when Davis controlled blocks. The edge rushers had more favorable situations when offenses had to account for the Eagles interior size.2026 outlookDavis enters 2026 with a clear role and a higher standard.The Eagles do not need him to become a double-digit sack defensive tackle. That is not the point of his game. They need him to dominate early downs, keep the run defense strong, collapse the pocket when protection slides elsewhere, and maintain the improved production he showed last season.His importance also rises because Philadelphias defensive front has more moving pieces. Greenard gives the Eagles a veteran edge rusher. Smith and Hunt are fighting to define the future of the edge rotation. Carter is one of the NFLs most talented interior defenders. Ojomo gives the team another high-motor defensive tackle.Davis is the stabilizer in the middle of it all.If he plays well, Fangio can keep the Eagles in more favorable defensive structures. Philadelphia can defend the run without overcommitting bodies. The pass rush can stay balanced. The linebackers can play downhill. That is the kind of ripple effect Davis can create.Biggest questionCan Davis turn a strong 2025 season into a consistent weekly standard?That is the question that will follow him into training camp. Davis has already proven he can be an important player. He has already shown he can produce more than some expected. The next step is doing it every week in a defense with championship expectations.The Eagles need Davis to be reliable, powerful and disruptive enough that opponents cannot treat Carter as the only interior problem. If Davis commands attention and creates push, Philadelphias defensive front becomes one of the most difficult groups in football to block.If his impact becomes inconsistent, the defense may still be talented, but it loses part of the physical foundation that makes it dangerous. Davis is not the flashiest player in the Eagles front seven, but he remains one of the most important. His job is to control the middle, punish run games and make life easier for the playmakers around him.That role may not always produce highlights, but it can help determine how far Philadelphias defense goes in 2026.30 Most Important Eagles of 2026Were counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles of 2026. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp.No. 30Andy Dalton, No. 29Markel Bell, No. 28Eli Stowers, No. 27Marcus Epps, No. 26Braden Mann, No. 25Jake Elliott, No. 24Tank Bigsby, No. 23 Moro Ojomo, No. 22 Dontayvion Wicks, No. 21 Jihaad Campbell, No. 20 Makai LemonThis article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 30 Most Important Eagles of 2026: No. 19 Jordan Davis