There are only about three more weeks to do mock drafts until the Philadelphia Eagles finally make their 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Eagles have plenty of positions they will need to address in the draft, with edge rusher, wide receiver, offensive line, and safety. While Philly loves to build up front, they might surprise a few people with where they look to address a position at certain points in the draft.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman will have his pick on who to bring in from a talented draft class. Who would Roseman take in the draft if it happened today?
Round 1, Pick 23: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Going from 11 sacks in 2024 to five in 2025 is a bit worrisome, but Clemson in general struggled last year, so that's not all on Parker. He's a great pass rusher who can come off the line quickly to at least pressure the quarterback. There is no clear plan on replacing Jaelan Phillips yet, so the Eagles need to do something early in the draft to get some help at the edge rusher position.
Round 2, Pick 54: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
The A.J. Brown comparisons are enough to get everyone on board with taking a chance with Bell. At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, Bell can be a deep threat and win contested battles for the ball the same way Brown can. All signs are pointing towards an eventual divorce, even if it doesn't happen right after June 1, so why not load up on depth at receiver with Bell?
Round 3, Pick 68: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Behind Dallas Goedert, the tight end position still leaves much to be desired in Philly, as they need a clear plan for the future. Klare fits the mold of what the Eagles typically do at the position during the draft. The Eagles can develop him behind Goedert for at least one season and then, in 2027, take over the position while still being able to catch the ball like Goedert.
Round 3, Pick 98: Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
The offensive line probably should have been addressed sooner, but the run of offensive linemen early in the mock draft made it difficult to reach for one. Shelton needs some development on how he uses his hands, but it's a good situation for him to be in, as he can play either tackle position and learn from Lane Johnson before taking over at some point.
Round 4, Pick 114: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Yes, the Eagles have Riq Woolen, but Roseman has talked in recent months about having as much depth at cornerback as possible after what happened with Adoree' Jackson and Kelee Ringo. Lee had two interceptions and 10 pass deflections in 2024 and eight pass breakups in 2025 for the Aggies. Philly would have him as a solid backup to Woolen and an insurance policy in case things go south.
Round 4, Pick 137: Louis Moore, S, Indiana
At 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, Moore is an average size at safety, but he might be highly underrated for his ability to track the ball and not be afraid of making a tackle. The 2025 first-team All-American had 90 tackles, six interceptions, and three pass deflections for the national title Hoosiers. Marcus Epps could still start for the Eagles at safety in 2026, but give Moore time, and he might be a stud in that secondary in a year or two.
Round 5, Pick 153: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
Refusing to do something insane like taking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the second round, it would still be a good idea to have a solid rookie QB to develop in Philly. Payton is athletic and accurate with the football, even if the competition he went against wasn't the best, and he might need work on his mechanics. Even if he never starts for the Eagles, get Payton in on certain formations, and new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion could have some fun with him.
Round 5, Pick 178: Jeremiah Wright, OG, Auburn
The versatility is there with Wright as he can move around and, at over 300 pounds, has the size the Eagles need on the line. There are some small developmental issues with him, but Philly loves getting as much depth as possible, especially after Landon Dickerson scared the fan base with his near-retirement.
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Round 6, Pick 197: Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky
Not that the Eagles really need a running back here, but it never hurts to pick a guy who is the best player available. Last year, McGowan rushed for 725 yards and 12 touchdowns while catching 19 passes for 126 yards. He would be good competition for Dameon Pierce and Will Shipley at the bottom of the running back depth chart.