"You get here and you know you have to bring it every day," Ostman said. "You can't relax. You can't take time off. There is a lot of competition and I take that seriously. I am in no position to relax or think that I've accomplished anything. Getting here is one thing and staying here is another thing."

At the time of the 2018 NFL Draft, NFL.com gave Ostman a grade of 5.47, projecting him as an NFL backup with special teams ability. The website quoted an AFC team scouting director saying this of Ostman: "He's got those short legs like a penguin, but don't let that fool you because he will outwork most of the guys across from him. I would love to see what his Fitbit step count is during a game. That guy is constantly moving and chasing and hustling."

Ostman is still moving and chasing and hustling – right into the Eagles' picture for the season ahead. How he fits exactly remains to be seen, but Ostman's work ethic and his determination and the production that he had in college give him a chance. And all he's ever wanted is a shot.

He'll get it this summer.

In the meantime, the Eagles are going to challenge the defensive end position. They've got some questions to answer in the weeks to come – Brandon Graham's pending free agency is at the top of the list – but Ostman will be in the mix.