But their arrival also marks a notable break from tradition in the City of Brotherly Love, where the Eagles had gone more than a decade since drafting a player from Alabama under general manager Howie Roseman.
Roseman, who first assumed GM duties in 2010 and joked about his unintended aversion to Alabama standouts after picking Smith in the first round, had never before drafted a single prospect from the SEC powerhouse.
Now? With Smith and Dickerson in tow, they could have a pair of Crimson Tide products vying for starting reps as soon as 2021.