Don't let the fact that he doesn't hail from a power conference program fool you: Skyler Bell can flat-out ball, and the Philadelphia Eagles would be happy to have him.
The UConn Huskies star wideout is fresh off a jaw-dropping two-year clip totaling 151 catches, 2,138 yards, and 18 touchdowns. Ready to turn heads at the next level, he's entering the 2026 NFL Draft as an electrifying prospect poised to confirm he can thrive on the biggest stage.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman isn't keeping it secret that he's looking for fresh legs at wideout, either. Per Jeremy Fowler, the Eagles were hot after Darnell Mooney before the receiver inked a deal with the New York Giants. Bell is also a slippery playmaker, though bigger than Mooney, clocking in at 6-foot, 192 pounds.
Eagles should look at Skyler Bell in 2026 NFL Draft
With a staggering 102 catches for 1,282 yards in his final collegiate campaign, Bell raced his way to All-American honors in 2025. Lauded for his ability to make defenders miss, Bell is shifty on short routes while proving potentially deadly with good deep speed to boot. He starred out wide while also showing plenty of efficiency when manning the slot, making him the type of well-rounded weapon (4.4 40-yard dash) that new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion could maximize with creativity.
As it stands, regardless of how the ongoing A.J. Brown saga plays out, Philadelphia is thin in the wide receiver room. A homecoming for Jahan Dotson fell short of expectations, and he's since signed with Atlanta. Johnny Wilson is coming back from a serious injury, and while the second-year man, Darius Cooper, has shown solid upside in limited action, a fresh jolt by way of a new playmaker seems to be in short order. We've previously discussed the likes of Brenen Thompson, Colbie Young, and Kevin Coleman Jr. as viable targets likely available after the first two rounds, and Roseman has shown he's ready to diversify the wideout group with his expressed interest in Mooney.
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Bell is currently in the mid-round range conversation, and the franchise that selects the Bronx, New York native is getting a home run threat who can hit paydirt at the drop of a dime.