We're just a month away from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are some options for the Eagles.
We're just a month away from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are some options for the Eagles.The Birds Huddle crew dissects the Eagles sending Sydney Brown to the Falcons for a pair of 2026 draft picks.
After getting through the first couple weeks of free agency, we’re now just about one month away from the 2026 NFL Draft’s first round on April 23.The Eagles still have nine picks in the upcoming draft and four of them are in the first 100. After trading Sydney Brown to the Falcons , here’s a look at their picks:And here’s the latest mock draft roundups with a couple options starting to become more and more popular for pick No. 23: “When it comes to addressing needs, GM Howie Roseman tends to be a year early instead of a year late. Right tackle Lane Johnson is under contract through 2027 -- but the Eagles get some insurance for the 13-year veteran “They have to get some younger offensive linemen with Lane Johnson always talking retirement. Proctor played left tackle in college, but he could easily move to the right side.”Throughout the first couple months of this pre-draft process, Proctor is the player who seems to get mocked to the Eagles most often. He’s a massive prospect at 6-foot-7, 352 pounds. Jeff Stoutland would always talk about “critical factors” when it came to scouting offensive linemen. While Stout is no longer the Eagles’ OL coach, GM Howie Roseman is still in charge and they learned a lot from each other. It makes sense for the Eagles to try to find Lane Johnson’s replacement this year and Proctor could be one of the best options.“Iheanachor had 31 starts at Arizona State, but he didn't play much football before that, picking up the sport late. He'll need time to reach his potential in the NFL. But what better way to develop than learning behind an elite right tackle in Lane Johnson? Iheanachor plays with quick feet -- he ran a 4.91-second 40-yard dash at 6-6 and 321 pounds -- and great length. He could provide swing tackle depth in Year 1 before eventually taking over for Johnson on the right side in the future.”I am officially intrigued by Iheanachor. Like Kiper mentioned, Iheanachor didn’t begin playing football until later than most after moving to the United States from Nigeria at age 13. But Iheanachor was the full-time starter at right tackle the last two years and leaves Arizona State with 31 starts under his belt. He has also crushed the pre-draft process, first at the Senior Bowl and then at the combine. He still needs to develop but might not be quite as raw as people think. And his athleticism gives him an incredibly high ceiling.“Howie Roseman is never one to box himself in and chase a positional shortcoming during the draft, but Philadelphia's failed efforts to re-sign Jaelan Phillips and land Trey Hendrickson spoke volumes about the team's priorities. While the Eagles also could look to their offensive line here, Faulk might prove massively enticing if he makes it this far without hearing his name called.”“Edge rusher emerged as a primary need for the Eagles after the Panthers lured Jaelan Phillips away in free agency with a four-year, $120 million contract. Retaining Phillips was a priority for GM Howie Roseman. But the Eagles weren’t willing to exceed their budget. After Phillips chose Carolina, the Eagles came up short in a bidding war over Trey Hendrickson and considered a trade with the Vikings for Jonathan Greenard. Signing Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year deal did not fulfill the role the Eagles required. That Faulk fell to 23 was surprising. The front office had offensive tackle atop its wish list, but bolstering the defensive front with a talent ranked No. 15 by Dane Brugler matches Philadelphia’s team-building strategy.”While offensive tackle has been the most popular position in these mock drafts, Faulk is the name we’ve started to see at edge rusher. The Eagles added Arnold Ebiketie in free agency but that position still feels unfinished. Faulk wasn’t super productive in college with just 2 sacks last season but he checks a lot of boxes. He has the body type and athleticism that the Eagles would love to have at the position and he doesn’t even turn 21 until September.“Caleb Lomu is a young, high-ceiling prospect who made significant strides this season in both pass protection and run blocking. He's a better pass protector at this stage in his career and projects as a future starting tackle for the Eagles.”At times during this pre-draft process, Lomu gets overshadowed by his teammate Spencer Fano, but Lomu is a really good prospect too. He’s 6-foot-6, 313 pounds with an ideal frame to develop and was a two-year starter at left tackle for Utah.“Lemon is pegged as a slot receiver, but he can play outside just fine when DeVonta Smith works inside. This pick becomes even more important if A.J. Brown is dealt.”The A.J. Brown situation is still hovering over the Eagles’ organization. And if the Eagles do eventually trade Brown, they’re likely going to need more than DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown at the position. Lemon would represent strong value at pick No. 23. Lemon won the Biletnikoff Awards in 2025 as the nation’s top receiver. Lemon is a high-volume slot receiver who has a ton of upside in the NFL. After that first pick, I like what Reuter put together, landing an edge in Round 2 in Thomas. Kilgore is coming to Philly on a pre-draft visit and would be a versatile piece for Vic Fangio’s secondary, while Rutledge is just a nasty guard who is a future starter. Would the Eagles wait until their fourth pick to draft an offensive lineman and wait until the fourth round to draft an offensive tackle? That’s the hardest part to sell about this mock draft.
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