Updated Eagles projected depth chart after the 2024 NFL Draft

Well, that was fun... After reading mock drafts that made it seem impossible to fathom any scenario where the Philadelphia Eagles landed Quinyon Mitchell, they did exactly that, and they didn't have to trade up in Round 1 to make it happen. And, that was only night one of the 2024 NFL Draft.

In Round 2, Cooper DeJean was the prize. Wait! How did they get both of those guys? What followed was trades and shrewd maneuvering. In total, nine new Birds were added. elite athletes on both sides of the ball.

Round 1 (22) - Quinyon Mitchell, cornerback, Toledo
Round 2 (40) - Cooper DeJean, defensive back, Iowa
Round 3 (94) - Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian
Round 4 (127) - Will Shipley, running back, Clemson
Round 5 (152) - Ainias Smith, wide receiver, Texas A&M
Round 5 (155) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr, linebacker, Clemson
Round 5 (172) - Trevor Keegan, guard, Michigan
Round 6 (185) - Johnny Wilson, wide receiver, Florida State
Round 6 (190) - Dylan McMahon, offensive lineman, NC State

You know what comes next, right? Of course we can't help ourselves. Those looking for an updated roster outlook will find that below.

The Eagles 2024 roster is stacked after the addition of nine new draft picks.

Two defensive backs... One very talented running back... Two wide receivers... A linebacker... An edge risher... Two offensive linemen. It's hard to argue with the thinking or criticize this class.

Certainly, the critiques will come, but we can hold off for a day or so. For now, here are a few guesses on what the depth chart might look like (minus the UDFA signings for now).

Quarterback

Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee, Will Grier

Running Back

Saquon Barkley, Kenneth Gainwell, Will Shipley, Tyrion Davis-Price, Lew Nichols

Wide Receiver

A.J. Brown, Johnny Wilson, Joseph Ngata, Shaquan Davis

Wide Receiver

DeVonta Smith, Parris Campbell, Austin Watkins Jr.

Wide Receiver (slot)

DeVante Parker, Ainias Smith, Britain Covey, Jacob Harris, John Ross

Tight End

Dallas Goedert, C.J. Uzomah, Grant Calcaterra, Albert Okwuegbunam

Left Tackle

Jordan Mailata, Mekhi Becton, Fred Johnson

Left Guard

Landon Dickerson

Center

Cam Jurgens, Matt Hennessy, Jason Poe, Dylan McMahon

Right guard

Tyler Steen, Trevor Keegan, Brett Toth

Right Tackle

Lane Johnson, Le'Raven Clark, Darian Kinnard

Left Defensive End

Bryce Huff, Brandon Graham, Terrell Lewis

Defensive Tackle

Jalen Carter, Thomas Booker

Nose Tackle

Jordan Davis, Marlon Tuipulotu, P.J. Mustipher

Defensive Tackle

Milton Williams, Moro Ojomo

Right Defensive End

Josh Sweat, Tarron Jackson

SAM Linebacker

Nolan Smith, Zack Baun, Jalyx Hunt, Patrick Johnson, Julian Okwara

Inside Linebacker (left)

Nakobe Dean, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Brandon Smith

Inside Linebacker (right)

Devin White, Oren Burks, Ben VanSumeren

Cornerback (right)

James Bradberry, Quinyon Mitchell, Kelee Ringo, Isaiah Rodgers

Cornerback (left)

Darius Slay, Cooper DeJean, Josh Jobe, Eli Ricks

Cornerback (slot)

Avonte Maddox, Zech McPhearson, Tyler Hall, Mario Goodrich

Strong Safety

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Tristin McCollum

Free Safety

Reed Blakenship, Sydney Brown (injured), Mekhi Garner

The specialists

Kicker - Jake Elliott
Punter - Braden Mann
Holder - Braden Mann
Long Snapper - Rick Lovato
Punt Returner - Britain Covey, Ainias Smith
Kick Returner - Isaiah Rodgers, Cooper DeJean, Will Shipley

Much will be determined as we move through Phase 2 of the offseason workout and push toward training camp and the preseason, but we can rest easy. On paper, the Eagles are still the NFC East's best team on paper. You can thank a bad Dallas Cowboys draft, in part, for that.

Did you see how bad of a job they did? It was awesome. Check that roster out when you can. It will definitely add some spice to your weekend.

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