The AJ Brown saga seems to finally be reaching a conclusion, as ESPN reporter Adam Schefter revealed on Monday morning that the veteran wide receiver is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots following June 1.
With Brown's All-Pro presence soon to be absent from the Eagles' offense, it's time for them to look to the 2026 NFL Draft to find a viable successor.
With plenty of players being legitimate options, here are 5 prospects who could wind up in Philadelphia this weekend:
Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Far and away the highest caliber player on this list, Tyson would likely only find his way into Philadelphia if they deem his talent worthy enough to trade up for. A lengthy injury history has potentially pushed his draft projection down far enough for it not to take heaven and earth for the Eagles to move up from 23 to get him, and he has more than enough upside for such a move to pay off.
The Arizona State product looked healthy during his workout for NFL teams on April 17 and flashed much of what has made him such a highly touted prospect. He's an easy separator, absolutely torches man coverage with elite twitch and movement skills, and can with both at the catch point and as a ball carrier. In terms of actually replacing Brown's production, Tyson has the greatest chance to become that kind of playmaker and would be the most seamless fit in their offense.
Chris Bell, Louisville
In terms of prospects who have been compared to Brown in the pre-draft process, the one who displays the most similarities is by far Louisville's Chris Bell. The 6-foot-2, 222-pound Cardinal is still working back from a November ACL tear, but he has the foundational tools to become a big-time NFL producer. Refining some of his routes will be a point of emphasis early in his career, although he has the after-the-catch skills to be schemed open as he's developing.
Strictly relating to the Brown comparison, it mainly stems from his combination of size, 4.4 speed, and affinity for contested catches and back shoulder adjustments. A likely Day 2 pick, Bell would slide in naturally as Philadelphia's new X receiver and hopefully retain much of their success in the red zone and in the deep ball game, and at a cheap cost.
Ted Hurst, Georgia State
Hurst is someone who has been connected to the Eagles for a while now, with analysts floating his name as a potential target with their 2nd round selection. He exploded onto the scene to become one of the top receivers, not just in the Group of 5, but the entire country. Staying with the theme of maintaining size in Philadelphia, he's a dynamic vertical weapon who looks unstoppable at times.
His 6-foot-3 frame allows him to dominate on the outside, and he brings underrated suddenness with his footwork and release package to consistently generate space. If the front office prefers to spend their top pick on other needs and target a Day 2 wideout who could eventually become a WR1-level piece, Hurst would be a perfect fit.
Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion will likely be tasked with bringing back the after-the-catch production that made Philadelphia's passing attack so dangerous at his peak. Cooper Jr. averaged over 7.0 YAC in 2025 and would bring stability to the offense with impressively consistent hands and willing run blocking.
The Eagles hosted the National Champion on a Top-30 visit in early March, an indicator that he's been on their radar for some time now. Roseman's roster-building has long prioritized what Cooper Jr. brings to the table, and he could emerge as a seamless roster fit as they look to add to their receiver corps.
Denzel Boston, Washington
Finding out when during the draft Philadelphia would take Boston would certainly be interesting, as it would be seen as a reach at #23, but he likely doesn't make it to #54. Roseman has never shied away from wheeling and dealing on draft night, so finding a sweet spot is definitely possible. The former Huskie would provide a nice complement in the red zone, and much of his collegiate success came on deep concepts that the Eagles love.
Boston is more limited as a player than the other names on the list, but the additions of Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown might lead to more comfort with where his floor lies. The team's director of college scouting, Ryan Myers, was in attendance at Washington's pro day as well, which could hint at organizational fondness for the prospect.
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