Most early mock drafts had the Philadelphia Eagles targeting a tight end or wide receiver to fill the gaps there, but that has shifted.
With the latest news that former Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the team and Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson are both considering retirement, Philly is in an awkward situation on the offensive line. A lack of depth now has the unit scrambling to find future starters.
More mock drafts are now changing the tone to make sure the Eagles can find a good guard or tackle that can fit right in. There might even be the chance that they find a prospect who can do both for the Eagles.
Eagles' latest mock draft has team looking offensive line in the first round
Bleacher Report released its first post-Super Bowl mock draft that features the Eagles at the number 23 pick. They have the Eagles taking Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor with their first-round selection.
"Alabama's Kadyn Proctor was viewed as a potential top-10 draft pick entering the 2025 campaign. A slow start caused concern, though the 20-year-old prospect played much better during the second half of the season. Still, the massive blocker remains a work-in-progress with immense upside if placed in the right situation to properly develop.
'The Eagles lost their renowned offensive line coach, which means losing their premier developmental pipeline,' Thorn said, 'However, they still feature three elite-level starters, including at both tackle spots and left guard. This setup places Proctor at right guard for at least a season and his tackle background provides insurance against the sooner-rather-than-later retirement of perennial All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson.'"
Proctor has been considered one of the best linemen in the nation over the last few years in college, as he was a consensus All-American and first-team All-SEC selection in 2025. He was also a second-team All-SEC selection in 2024 and was a freshman All-American in 2023.
There is a lot of uncertainty with the Eagles' line, but it would be good to have a backup plan even if Johnson and Dickerson come back. Tyler Steen did okay at right guard in 2025 with a Pro Football Focus grade of 71.6, ranking him 17th out of 81 guards in the NFL, but that could still open the door for Proctor to play in Year 1 at the position.
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The Eagles are in a holding pattern with the offensive line, but that shouldn't keep them from securing their future on the line moving forward.