5 Players Eagles Fans Should be Watching at the NFL Combine

The NFL Combine in Indianapolis gets underway on Thursday. It is the time of year we get to see the top-rated prospects from the best colleges sprint, jump, throw, catch, and interview their way up and down draft boards.

For the Eagles, it’s more than just watching the prospects this year. With the number of key free agents the team currently has, this upcoming combine is huge for the front office and for shaping their draft plans. With questions in the secondary, offensive line, and tight end, there are a handful of names Eagles fans should be watching during this week.

Howie Roseman, who sits with the 23rd overall pick, has never been shy about investing premium capital into the offense or defense. Multiple mock drafts have Philadelphia targeting an offensive lineman, defensive back, or tight end, and this year’s class lines up pretty well with the Eagles’ priorities. The combine is where those players can separate themselves with testing, medicals, and interviews.

Here are five players Eagles fans should keep their eyes on this week in Indianapolis:

Kenyon Sadiq – TE – Oregon

Kenyon Sadiq is a key name Eagles fans should be watching for. With the threat of Dallas Goedert leaving in free agency, Sadiq would most likely become the new starting tight end if the Eagles were to select him.

In 14 games this season for Oregon, he caught 51 passes for 560 receiving yards and scored eight touchdowns. His season earned him the honor of the Big Ten Tight End of the Year and a First-Team All-Big-10 team selection. Mike Renner of CBS Sports describes Sadiq as “a jumbo running back” and compares him to Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr.

Eagles fans should watch his 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jumps, and gauntlet drills.

Blake Miller – OT – Clemson

Blake Miller enters as one of the most durable tackles in the 2026 class. At 6’6, 315 pounds, the four-year starter played 3,778 snaps for Clemson over 54 consecutive starts, with three All-ACC selections, including being on the All-ACC First Team in 2025.

Miller’s durability plays fantastically for the Eagles. If injuries continue to plague the offensive line as they did last season, along with Lane Johnson possibly entering his final season at soon-to-be 36-years-old, his durability alone makes him an intriguing developmental option for a line that battled injuries last season.

He has exceptionally quick feet and fluid movement for his size, and his reliability and versatility could give new o-line coach Chris Kuper plenty of options for him to work. Eagles fans should watch his 40-yard dash, his bench press, and his mirror drill. With him being so durable and reliable, Miller could become the next big presence who could be protecting Jalen Hurts.

Kadyn Proctor – LT – Alabama

Kadyn Proctor is a high-upside tackle who combines his 6’7, 366-pound size with great football IQ, earning him All-SEC and Consensus All-American honors. A former five-star recruit, Proctor started at Alabama after initially committing to Iowa. After a season at Bama, he transferred back to Iowa, then cancelled his decision to return to Tuscaloosa.

His tape shows knock-back power with heavy hands and the ability to reset the line of scrimmage on short-yardage calls. In pass protection, Proctor’s anchor and length make rushers disappear, and his quick recovery time is impressive for a player of his size. He’s improved every year, going from allowing twelve sacks in his freshman year to just four over the next two years.

From the Eagles’ perspective, Proctor is someone who could be a long-term tackle but could also move inside to guard if needed. At the combine, his three-cone and agility drills will be crucial to see if he can handle NFL speed.

Brandon Cisse – CB – South Carolina

Brandon Cisse is a twitchy cornerback from South Carolina who’s propelled himself into first-round conversations for the draft. Listed at 6′ and 190 pounds, he combines his length, loose hips, and quick speed to play hard coverage against receivers.

A former NC state recruit who transferred to South Carolina, Cisse became a two-year starter and proved he could handle the SEC, totaling 65 tackles, 10 passes defended, and two interceptions. He primarily played off and in press-man coverage and was rarely targeted in 2025 as teams learned to avoid his side of the field.

Although the Eagles have two all-pro lockdown corners in Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell, Cisse could slide into an outside corner in Vic Fangio’s system, replacing the spot held by Adoree’ Jackson. Analysts have compared him to former Eagle Darius Slay due to his smooth-man coverage, length, and ability to take away deep routes. Watch his 40-yard dash, his agility drills, and jumps, which test what was shown in his tape. 

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren – S – Toledo

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is a versatile safety who dominated the MAC and could be a safety the Eagles grab on Day 2 if they were to lose Reed Blankenship in free agency. At 6‘2, 202 pounds, his size, length, and “smash-mouth” mentality have him graded 92.1 on PFF, good for second among safeties in the FBS last season. McNeil-Warren was a three-year starter and peaked in 2025, with only six receptions allowed for 116 yards, while also tallying two picks, 5.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and 36 solo tackles.

His hybrid box safety fits Fangio’s preference for big, physical defensive backs. Sidney Brown and Andrew Mukuba have dealt with past injury history, and the Eagles need someone to step up and remain healthy if one of those two were to go down. McNeil-Warren’s vertical and broad jumps, as well as his bench press, will test both his physicality and strength, which could lead to the Eagles selecting him.

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