One year removed from a dominant Super Bowl victory, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a complicated situation. Controversy surrounding the future of superstar wide receiver AJ Brown, uncertainty with the organization's trust in quarterback Jalen Hurts, and fluctuating performance and health of core veterans have put the franchise at a crossroads.
The 2026 NFL Draft could be a pivotal point in the Eagles' outlook, both for next season and beyond. General manager Howie Roseman, known for his uncanny ability to make just the right move at just the right time, will have to continue to walk the tightrope of prospect evaluation to inject new talent into the team to stabilize and, hopefully, elevate their overall ceiling.
Round 1 Pick 23: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Taking Iheanachor in the first round of this mock draft hints at a pattern that has been heavily established in recent years: Philadelphia's affinity toward filling their draft class with players they hosted on Top-30 visits. The Arizona State offensive tackle, who's set to visit the Eagles in the pre-draft process, won't be asked to carry a large load as a rookie. His athletic foundation is impressive, and he's a developmental project with a ceiling that, if new offensive line coach Chris Kuper can unlock it, will allow him to anchor the right side of their line for the foreseeable future.
Round 2 Pick 54: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
One of the draft's premier non-Power 4 prospects, Hurst is an instant impact wideout with a big frame and impressive athletic flashes. His fit on the roster as a red zone threat and potential WR2 if AJ Brown gets traded seems cut and dry. The odds of this pick becoming a reality have also skyrocketed in recent days. Essentially Sports' NFL insider Tony Pauline, who reported before the 2022 draft that Cam Jurgens wouldn't get past Philadelphia's 2nd round selection, wrote that Hurst has been getting consistent consideration by the Eagles at the back half of the 2nd round.
Round 3 Pick 68: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
The Penn State product is a quick mover off the line and combines some of the steadiest film with a complete NFL Combine showcase. Another player the Eagles held a Top-30 visit with, Dennis-Sutton has received considerable interest from the front office, including meetings at the Senior Bowl and combine. His floor is desirable because of his size and physical tools alone, and he could provide a much-needed boost to the Philadelphia pass rush.
Round 3 Pick 98: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
Eagles fans are always clamoring to bring more local guys into the building, so how about adding two former Nittany Lions in the first round? It would be unthinkable for Roseman and the Philadelphia brass to end the draft without adding to their safety room, a group that is currently severely lacking talent and depth. This year's class is loaded with starting-caliber safety prospects, and Wheatley is a fantastic centerfield processor with the range to be fully utilized by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme.
Round 4 Pick 114: Markel Bell, OT, Miami
The former Miami Hurricane, who gave up zero sacks in almost 600 pass blocking snaps in 2025, is simply a massive human being. Standing at 6'9'', 346 pounds, Bell could nearly take up two offensive line spots on his own. With his frame, there are obvious questions about his lateral agility and ability to contain skilled speed-to-power pass rushers. He's another Top-30 meeting on the Eagles' schedule, and like Iheanachor, could be a player who ends up in Philadelphia based on his fundamental traits and ability to develop without being pushed into a premature starting role.
Round 4 Pick 137: Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
Masses is a pure ballhawk in the secondary, something that the Eagles should be looking to add after the departure of Reed Blankenship. Signing Tariq Woolen in free agency gives them another legitimate starting option on the boundary, but they are still without viable depth pieces. The California standout could push for early playing time with his advanced match technique and prolific ball skills, possibly attracting Philadelphia's scouting department in their search for stable secondary pieces.
Round 5 Pick 153: Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
This could end up being far later than when Lucas hears his name called, but it's still a productive exercise to pair the two parties. Just 21 years old, he's a prime example of a "tools over production" prospect, with some incredible moments on tape but just 3 sacks in 2025. He has the two-pronged skills as both a pass rusher and run defender, and if he remains available at this pick, the Eagles could view him as an intriguing candidate to bring into their front seven.
Round 5 Pick 178: Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M
With most analysts agreeing that the Eagles will look for a tight end in this year's draft, it's notable that Boerkircher is the only one currently reported to have met with the team on a Top-30 visit. His impact as a receiver is far from eye-opening, but he fueled the Texas A&M rushing attack with strong blocking skills, an aspect that Philadelphia's TEs struggled with in 2025. He's an experienced prospect who could find more success as a receiver in the NFL than in college, and would at least give the team the blocking presence they've been looking for over the past few years.
Round 6 Pick 197: Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
As mentioned earlier, going after depth in the secondary through the draft is always a practical choice. Huskey's ceiling is capped by average speed and some tackling inconsistencies, but he was a dangerous coverage weapon for the Terrapins. He has enough versatility and backend skills to become a solid rotational piece, with a clear path to replace someone like Marcus Epps on the Eagles' defense.