Philadelphia remains perched atop the NFC East, even after navigating a brief skid that saw the club enter the week on a three-game losing streak before rebounding against Las Vegas.
That resilience is emblematic of a roster built to sustain contention rather than chase it, and with championship expectations firmly in place and an eye toward becoming back-to-back champs, the Eagles continue to operate with a long-term lens.
While much will change before we get to April, with scheme fit, personal evaluation, and conversations with scouts across football in mind, here is an early look at where the Eagles could go come April to add to an already talented group on either side of the ball.
Round 1 (No. 21 overall): OT Spencer Fano, Utah
Fano profiles as one of the premier offensive linemen in the entire 2026 class.
With Lane Johnson now more than a decade into his Eagles tenure and having missed extended time this fall due to injury, questions about the long-term future at right tackle are increasingly relevant. Fano not only started at right tackle for Utah this fall, but he also brings experience on the left side, giving the Eagles immediate flexibility.
An athletic specimen at his size, he has the movement skills to thrive in both gap and zone concepts, along with the footwork and anchor to stymie pass rushers in their tracks. Whether as an early rotational option or the eventual heir apparent to Johnson, Fano allows the Eagles to stay proactive rather than reactive along the offensive line.
Round 2 (No. 53 overall): CB Daylen Everette, Georgia
Philadelphia continues to tap into the Georgia pipeline with Everette, a corner with the versatility and temperament the Eagles covet on the outside. He has experience in both man and zone coverage, plays with aggression at the line of scrimmage, and is comfortable operating in the contact window. Additionally, his physicality and competitiveness make him a natural fit alongside young secondary pieces like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.
With a clear need to upgrade from Adoree' Jackson, Everette gives the Eagles a defender who can challenge for early playing time and fits the Eagles' defensive identity of disrupting all three levels.
Round 3 (No. 69 overall): WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
A transfer from Virginia, Fields brings size, strength, and versatility to an Eagles receiver room that already features high-end talent. For Notre Dame this fall, Fields emerged as a reliable, physical presence capable of playing both inside and outside. While A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith remain entrenched as the top two options, Fields adds value as a perimeter blocker, screen-game contributor, and contested-catch option.
His skill set allows him to compete directly with Jahan Dotson for the WR3 role while providing the offense with another body capable of handling the physical demands of postseason football.
Round 3 (No. 85 overall): iOL Charles Jagusah, Notre Dame
Selecting Jagusah continues a familiar Eagles trend of investing in well-coached, battle-tested offensive linemen. Notre Dame consistently produces blockers who understand leverage, hand placement, and physicality, and Jagusah is no exception.
He shows the ability to operate within gap schemes, climb to the second level, and execute zone concepts efficiently. In Philadelphia, Jagusah would immediately enter competition with Tyler Steen at right guard, giving the Eagles another young interior lineman capable of developing into a long-term starter within Jeff Stoutland’s system.
Round 3 (No. 99 overall): EDGE Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
The Eagles rarely leave a draft without adding pass-rush talent, and Barham fits their preference for tools, versatility, and developmental upside. A Maryland transfer whose game blossomed in Ann Arbor, Barham projects as a hybrid edge defender who can play multiple roles along the front.
Philadelphia’s history of developing front-seven defenders makes Barham an intriguing long-term investment, with the physical traits to grow into a more prominent role—think Jalyx Hunt.
Round 4 (No. 121 overall: TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Royer is one of the more underrated tight ends in the 2026 class and offers real value on Day 3. A former highly recruited prospect who began his career at Ohio State, Royer has developed into a physical, well-rounded tight end at Cincinnati.
He brings legitimate blocking ability as a Y-TE (in-line), while also showing comfort working to the perimeter as a receiver. In Philadelphia, each of Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, and Kylen Granson is set to enter free agency, meaning Royer could potentially find himself as TE1 if Goedert isn't brought back.
Round 4 (No. 136 overall): DL Demonte Capehart, Clemson
Capehart represents a classic Eagles bet on talent and upside. A prospect that carried first-round buzz earlier in his career, Capehart has faced off-field challenges that have slowed his trajectory. However, the physical tools remain evident, and Philadelphia’s track record in developing defensive linemen makes this a high-upside selection.
If the light fully clicks, Capehart has the potential to become one of the steals of the draft, providing interior disruption and depth to a front that thrives on rotation and relentless pressure.
Round 5 (No. 178 overall): WR/TE Nyck Harbor, South Carolina
Few athletes in the 2026 draft can match the intrigue of Harbor, a world-class sprinter at 6-foot-5, over 235 pounds. Just look at this.
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His positional flexibility as a wide receiver or move tight end gives the Eagles creative options, especially within an offense already loaded with established playmakers. As a Day 3 flyer, Harbor represents a calculated gamble on elite traits. If his development aligns with a defined role, his combination of size and speed would present matchup problems that are exceedingly difficult to counter over the long term. He's a rare physical specimen in a league that is already loaded with elite athletes.