The Joe Ostman hype train has been gaining a lot of steam in recent weeks.

The Eagles defensive end has been praised by coaches, players and executives over the last few months. The former undrafted free agent is entering his second offseason in Philadelphia and he has a solid shot at earning a roster spot.

Ostman is set to compete with Josh Sweat, Shareef Miller and Daeshon Hall during training camp and the preseason. While Sweat and Miller have the advantage of being draft picks, Ostman has earned rave reviews for his work on the practice squad.

Pro Football Focus believes Ostman could be a key contributor in the NFL. The scouting service recently compiled a list of 2018 undrafted players who could break out during their sophomore campaigns.

Here’s the logic behind Ostman’s placement on the list:

“Ostman might have a difficult time cracking the Eagles’ deep defensive line rotation, but the ability is there for him to prove his worth. In his final season at Central Michigan, Ostman produced the fifth-highest overall grade among draft-eligible edge defenders, and his 54 total pressures were in the top 10 at the position.”

If Ostman wins the fourth defensive end job this summer, he will receive a solid workload in his second season. Following Chris Long’s retirement, the Eagles need to have a young player step up and Ostman could be that guy. The Eagles have Brandon Graham, Derek Barnett and Vinny Curry at the top of the depth chart but the group needs a strong fourth option in case of injuries.