🏈 Eagles NFL Draft Predictions 2026: Expert Mock Draft Picks, Team Needs, Best Fits & More
The Philadelphia Eagles followed a Super Bowl victory with an 11-6 record and frustrating exit in the wild-card round, but now Howie Roseman enters draft week armed with the No. 23 pick to improve a talented but aging roster in need of reinforcements on defense and along the offensive line - or possibly receiver if star A.J. Brown is dealt on draft night.
As part of our NFL draft predictions for every team, we break down the Eagles' full draft picks, biggest team needs, ideal prospect fits, mock draft projections, and our prediction for which player Philadelphia will draft in the first round, which begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET live on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network.
📊 Eagles draft picks 2026
See where the Eagles rank by the latest Super Bowl odds for every team.
| Round | Pick(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | No. 23 |
| 2 | No. 54 |
| 3 | No. 68 (via NYJ), 87 (via MIA), 98 |
| 4 | No. 114, 122 |
| 5 | No. 163, 178 |
| 6 | No. 197 |
| 7 | No. 239 |
🆘 Eagles team needs entering draft
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- Team needs: EDGE, S, OL, WR, TE
- Key additions: Marquise Brown (WR), Dontayvion Wicks (WR, via trade), Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (EDGE), Jonathan Jones (CB)
- Key departures: Reed Blankenship (S, Texans), Jaelan Phillips (EDGE, Panthers), Brandon Graham (EDGE, retiring), Jahan Dotson (WR, Falcons), Sydney Brown (S, Falcons via trade)
The Eagles' edge rush needs another impact player alongside Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt, especially after losing Phillips and Graham. Safety is also a pressing need after Blankenship left and Brown was traded, and it's worth investing in the right player at that spot in Vic Fangio's defense. Philly needs to start planning for life after Lane Johnson at right tackle and possibly the end of an era for Brown at receiver, too.
🏈 Eagles draft prospect fits
I asked NFL draft expert Rob Paul to pick the Eagles' best prospect fit in a dream scenario, their safest pick, and their best upside pick tonight:
| Pick type | No. 23 pick | Grade | Paul's take |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌟 Dream pick | Dillon Thieneman, SAF, Oregon | 7.15 | It's not the Eagles' biggest need in the world, but imagine inserting Thieneman on the back end of this defense as the Reed Blankenship replacement - he would thrive with his instincts, range, and physicality |
| 🛡️ Safe pick | Blake Miller, OT, Clemson | 7.05 | Howie Roseman loves addressing the trenches, and by taking Miller, he would land one of the highest floor players in the draft and the team's eventual Lane Johnson replacement |
| 🚀 Upside pick | Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama | 7.10 | Philadelphia is the perfect landing spot for Proctor, a physical freak at his size, where he could potentially start at guard before shifting to right tackle when Johnson moves on |
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📝 Eagles mock draft consensus picks
I went through the final mock drafts from 10 top experts across the industry and gathered their NFL mock draft consensus picks for the Philadelphia Eagles' first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's who they expect Philadelphia to draft:
| Expert | Pick |
|---|---|
| Mel Kiper (ESPN) | Blake Miller, OT, Clemson (No. 23) |
| Peter Schrager (ESPN) | Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State (No. 23) |
| Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) | Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama (No. 15) |
| Lance Zierlein (NFL.com) | Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah (No. 23) |
| Todd McShay (The Ringer) | Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (No. 15) |
| Dane Brugler (The Athletic) | Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (No. 23) |
| Mike Renner (CBS Sports) | Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State (No. 23) |
| Tice & McDonald (Yahoo) | Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (No. 15) |
| Albert Breer (Sports Illustrated) | Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah (No. 23) |
| Rob Paul (Sportsbook Review) | Blake Miller, OT, Clemson (No. 23) |
🎯 Eagles first position drafted
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The Eagles need another edge rusher to pair with Nolan Smith and could use a successor to Lane Johnson at right tackle as the veteran enters his age-36 season. Howie Roseman has a long track record of investing in the trenches early, and most experts expect him to do so again with offensive lineman trading as the clear favorite entering Round 1.
I broke down the latest NFL draft position odds for all 32 teams ahead of the first round.
🔮 Eagles draft prediction 2026
See Rob Paul's expert NFL mock draft for projections and analysis of all 32 first-round picks.
Paul's pick at No. 23: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
- Pro comparison: Taylor Decker
- Measurables: 6'7" | 317 lbs | 22 years old | RAS: 9.90
Howie Roseman tends to draft trench players early, even when it's not the Philadelphia Eagles' biggest need. With Lane Johnson turning 36, Blake Miller can be the future starting right tackle in the City of Brotherly Love. Miller checks every box physically (34 1/4" arms, 90th percentile broad jump), and he's an iron man who started 54 games at Clemson, and only allowed three sacks over his final two seasons. Miller has the toughness and physicality that Eagles' fans will love.
🏈 NFL draft predictions by team
See the live NFL draft odds for the top picks from the best NFL betting sites.
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, I broke down every team's full draft capital, their biggest needs and ideal prospect fits, the latest mock draft consensus from industry experts, and our draft prediction for their first pick this week:
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks
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