The Philadelphia Eagles are inching closer to a 2026 NFL Draft that will either reinvigorate a push for what could be their third Super Bowl appearance in five seasons or set this team up for a retooling that closes their championship window.
While Eagles fans should feel confident in an experienced executive like Howie Roseman being able to bring in some impact players, even someone with his level of expertise is prone to a mistake or two every now and again.
The Eagles could easily see all of their pre-draft optimism sandblasted away if Roseman makes one of these three mistakes, as it could leave Philly completely ill-equipped for the challenge of taking on what has become a very deep NFC.
4 brutal mistakes Eagles can't afford in 2026 NFL Draft
4. Failing to draft a pass rusher high
The Eagles' lack of juice in this area could be a killer if they are genuinely gunning for a championship. Unless Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt suddenly turn into Lawrence Taylor screaming off the edge, any Eagles draft that does not have them taking a pass rusher who can push for snaps immediately can be considered a waste.
3. Neglecting tight end
Just because the Eagles brought Dallas Goedert back does not mean they are set at tight end. Between new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion coming from an offense that frequently used multiple tight ends in the passing game and Goedert's age, it would be a crippling error to go the first few rounds without a possible replacement coming to town.
2. Selecting a quarterback at any point
The recent offseason trade speculation surrounding Tanner McKee might get some fans thinking that they can take a quarterback at some point in this Draft and install him as a backup behind Hurts while reaping the benefits of a McKee swap.
However, this quarterback class is extremely poor outside of the two first-round prospects, and McKee is a more attractive backup than someone like Penn State's Drew Allar or LSU's Garrett Nussmeier. Hurts, McKee, and Andy Dalton are a fine quarterback room.
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1. Trading A.J. Brown without landing a top-three receiver prospect
The only way an already backward move like trading away Brown would make an iota of sense would be if the Eagles landed a game-changing replacement like USC's Makai Lemon or Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson to soften the blow. Without it, the Eagles would be offloading a premium talent at a position of need for pennies on the dollar.
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