2026 Philadelphia Eagles Full Mock Draft 1.0

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and with that comes Mock Drafts.

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away, and 257 young men will have the life-changing opportunity to hear their names called and be drafted into the NFL. This year’s event is taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Acrisure Stadium, home to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 pick and are expected to take the reigning Heisman and National Champion, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, out of Indiana University Bloomington. While the Raiders may know what they are, the real question from other teams and, more importantly for Eagles fans, is what the Birds are gonna do to get back to the Super Bowl?

The draft has been the time when Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman works his magic and finds future superstars and big contributing pieces for Philadelphia, and this year seems no different. The Eagles hold nine draft picks, six in the first four rounds, and while the Eagles will not use every single one of those picks, it’s best to start looking at who Roseman and the Eagles front office may be taking in a few weeks.

So, using nflmockdraftdatabase.com‘s simulator, here’s a look at who I believe the Eagles could be selecting with their draft picks in this year’s upcoming draft.

Round 1, Pick 23, Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

This first selection could go many different ways for Philadelphia, and despite the Eagles definitely having players in mind who they’d like to take at pick 23, the early picks in the draft are out of their control for now. They could select anywhere from secondary to pass rusher to offensive line if they really wanted to; it’s really just a matter of who’s available.

The last time the Eagles picked in the mid-twenties was back in 2024, when they selected Quinyon Mitchell out of Toledo with pick 22. Well, this time they’re one pick down at 23, and while there is a chance this player may go a little ahead of this spot, what better way to lock down the secondary position by drafting a replacement for Reed Blankinship in Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.

Thieneman, a three-year starter out of Westfield, Indiana, standing 6’0′ weighting 201 lbs. He spent his first two years of college playing at Purdue before transferring to Oregon for his junior season. At Purdue, he was named Big Ten freshman of the week five times, becoming the first defensive player to accomplish that while also setting Purdue freshman records for interceptions and solo tackles with six and 74, respectively.

While his sophomore season numbers were subpar compared to his freshman year, he was still considered one of the top safeties in the entire nation, and after entering the transfer portal, he headed out west to lead a talented Oregon Ducks defense.

At Oregon, he thrived, starting all 15 games for the Ducks in 2025, recording 96 combined tackles, one sack, two interceptions, and five pass deflections. He declared for the draft following the season and at last month’s scouting combine, tore it up in front of all 32 teams, recording a 4.35 40-yard dash, and 10’5′ broad jump.

Thieneman looks like a star in the making, which has caused his stock to jump from early second round to mid first round pick. Now the Eagles have made many moves in their secondary these past few drafts and in free agency, but adding Thieneman to a group with Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, and Andrew Mukuba would make this room one of the best young groups in the entire NFL. The Eagles need to find a replacement for Blankinship following his departure to Houston, and Thieneman can 100% fill that hole.

Round 2, Pick 54, Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech

Now, edge rusher is a position where the Eagles definitely have to improve before next season, and depending on how round one of the draft goes, I could see them very realistically drafting one at 23. If not at 23, I could see a trade, a name like Jonahthan Greenard has continued to make the rounds in the rumor mill of the NFL insiders.

But if the Eagles don’t go round one edge rusher and don’t work a trade, pick 54 or at the latest 68 has to be on an edge rusher. Philadelphia missed out on resigning Jaelan Phillips this offseason after trading a third-round pick in this year’s draft for him, and has only signed Arnold Ebiketie to fill some of the void left by Phillips.

No offense to Jaylx Hunt, Moro Ojomo, and Nolan Smith, as all three of these guys are good players, but the Eagles clearly need a dominant edge rusher after seeing how much they gave up for Phillips last year. Hence why I have them selecting Romello Height out of Texas Tech with their 54th pick.

After spending his first five years of his collegiate career at Auburn, USC, and Georgia Tech, Height broke out in his final year of college at Texas Tech last season, recording a career-high 10 sacks, 11.5 TFLs, and 38 combined tackles, helping the Red Raiders make the College Football Playoff for the first time in school history.

Many have compared Height to his former teammate and fellow edge rusher David Bailey, and while Bailey is a projected top-five pick, Height brings similar stats and build, but Bailey is two years younger and provides a bit more power and speed, placing him at the top of boards, while Height is likely to fall to round two. For the Eagles, that’s not a bad thing as they will gladly take an undervalued edge rusher to help bolster this group.

The Eagles have already brought Height in on a top 30 visit, so they obviously like what they see, despite the concern of short arms and possible ineffectiveness against the run. However, if they can grab a player who can turn into a double-digit sack guy on day two, the Eagles will take that in a heartbeat.

Source: The Philadelphia Eagles will host Texas Tech EDGE Romello Height for a 30 visit.

Explosive pass-rusher was a standout of Senior Bowl week. 70 total pressures and nine sacks in ‘25.

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 23, 2026

Round 3, Pick 68, Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

Ok, this has to be the year for a tight end.

If you read any mocks or my play rankings from last year, I was a huge fan of Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr., and thought he’d be a great tight end for the Eagles to draft in the late second, early third round due to being too far back in the first round for Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland. Well, the Eagles had a chance at pick 64 to draft Fannin, but they passed and went with Mukuba, and while I like Mukuba and his future, Fannin broke out during his rookie year with Cleveland, establishing himself as a top tight end in the league already.

So, for a second year in a row, I have the Eagles taking a tight end on day two of the draft, this time going for a guy who has been called the second-best tight end in the draft, in Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers.

Stowers stands at 6’4′ and has outstanding speed for a tight end, running a 4.51 40 at the combine. His pass-catching and play-making are what will get him drafted, as he can turn bad passes into incredible catches. His run blocking is on the lower side, but he could be a guy like Jalen Hurts‘ new best friend in the new type of offense that Sean Mannion is getting ready to run this season.

Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra resigned with the Eagles on one-year contracts, and the Eagles also brought in Johnny Mundt and Stone Smartt, with Mundt to block mainly and Smartt as a flyer guy. They need to get younger at this position, and bringing in a guy like Stowers is a perfect start.

Round 3, Pick 98, Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

While the Eagles just signed Woolen this offseason to play opposite Mitchell, bringing in more corner help isn’t the worst idea, and Malik Muhammad out of Texas is a great late-day two guy to add to the cornerback room.

While he may go earlier, he’s projected somewhere in round three and due to his undersized stature, being listed at only 6’0′. However, Muhammad was a lockdown No. 1 outside corner for Texas during almost all three years in Austin.

Playing against some of the SEC’s best, Muhammad finished his collegiate career with 97 total tackles, three interceptions, and 16 pass deflections, earning Second-Team All-SEC honors his junior year. Woolen will be the starter on opening day for the Eagles, but his being on a one-year deal is a risk the Eagles took. Keeping him in midnight green will be difficult if he has a solid year, so preparing for him to already depart should be the plan, and giving Muhammad a year to play backup and learn would be a great thing.

Round 4, Pick 114, Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M

The Eagles’ offensive line is in a weird spot heading into 2026. Lane Johnson is about to turn 36, Landon Dickerson just considered retiring this offseason, and Cam Jurgens had one of the worst seasons statistically at center. Jordan Mailata was good, but 2025 was a down year compared to others for him, and Tyler Steen was solid.

Fred Johnson is back to be the sixth offensive lineman, but the other backups for the Eagles are hit-or-miss guys who likely won’t provide anything for this team. I could see the Eagles possibly taking a top offensive lineman to provide them with some top elite depth for next year and beyond, but for now, I’ll have them taking their first guy in round four in Texas A&M offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover.

Crownover stands at a whopping 6’7″, weighing 319 lbs with a 35 3/8’ arm length. He is one of the tallest tackles in the class, and his power, along with his size and athleticism, has made him a force to be reckoned with at A&M. However, he comes with baggage. His technique and his footwork need massive improvements.

Either way, you’re getting someone who can develop into a starter in the NFL, and while offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland isn’t coaching the Eagles full-time anymore, new o-line coach Chris Kuper can have a field day with Crownover and his development.

Round 4, Pick 137, Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU

This is merely the best talent available at this pick, as while the Eagles aren’t in a desperate need for linebackers this upcoming season, getting a guy like Harold Perkins Jr. in the fourth round would be a win-win pick.

For those who don’t know about Perkins, coming out of high school was rated as a 5-star prospect and a consensus top 10 player in his recruitment year. He was far and away the best lineup from his class, and in his first two years at LSU, he was beginning to prove it, earning back-to-back Second-Team All-SEC honors.

However, year three was the downfall for Perkins as he tore his ACL four games into the 2024 season, ending his year and heavily affecting his play during his final season with the Tigers. He was still named Third-Team All-SEC and put up solid numbers, but the play difference pre- and post surgery was very significant, and many experts and teams have noticed that.

His explosiveness on the field just isn’t the same, but he still has time to improve again and can still be a top player with his talent. Thankfully for Perkins, the Eagles have both starting lineup spots filled as of now with Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell set to start in 2026, so if he joins the Eagles he will have time to develop.

Round 5, Pick 153, Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

Now I know what you’re thinking, “We need to draft a quarterback early to replace Jalen Hurts.” No, this move or any move for a quarterback during the third day of the draft will not be a move that will push Hurts out of a starting role. This move, to me, feels like one that’s inevitable, as Tanner McKee is very likely to be traded at some point this offseason.

Roseman isn’t dumb and knows McKee is valuable to this team, but he also brings value in what he can flip him for in a trade. McKee has shown solid signs in the few games he’s started as an Eagle and in the preseason games as well, and I think that will cause teams that either aren’t satisfied with their quarterback rooms come training camp or need a starter due to injury to want to trade for McKee.

Now, will Roseman get a top pick? No. But if he can get, who knows, a third or fourth for McKee, you have to move him and draft a replacement, and I think 6’7″ Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green is a perfect option.

Green is an athletic-built prospect who has used his legs and athleticism to be successful. I, as well as others, see a Vince Young-esque build from Green, not even close to the talent and player Young was, but his big build and speed get him the comparisons.

Green has the speed and playmaking ability similar to Hurts when he wants to play that kind of football, and like Hurts, he struggles reading defenses and throwing good balls when he gets out of the pocket. Getting someone like Green gives a quarterback who can pick up the offense quickly, and if you trade McKee, you keep Andy Dalton as the backup for the time being, and you have Green as well as an option. Give him some time to learn the playbook and who knows what you’ve got in Green, but for now, I see him as a solid backup to Hurts and a solid addition to the quarterback room.

Round 5, Pick 178, Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State

As mentioned before, day three is where you find backups and look for depth, and this pick in the fifth round feels like a move that can continue to build up the Eagles’ offensive line, in Pennsylvanian native Drew Shelton.

Shelton is a Downingtown native out in Chester County, right outside of Philadelphia. He was a two-year starter at Penn State, playing left tackle both years. 6’5″ tackle brings blocking skills and athleticism on the line, but still needs to grow into his body and build up more strength to be a starting NFL offensive lineman.

Taking flyers on day three picks like this to improve the depth chart is good, and like Crownover, Shelton can have time to develop with the entire Eagles offensive line filled with starters.

Round 6, Pick 197, Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri

Rounding out the Eagles’ draft, I have them selecting a position that, as of now, is one of their deepest and strongest, and that’s taking a wide receiver. Now obviously things could change with the wide receiver room, as All-Pro A.J. Brown could be traded at some point this offseason and leave a huge hole for the Eagles, but I’m in the majority that believe that Brown isn’t being dealt.

So you have Brown, DeVonta Smith, Johnny Wilson, Darius Cooper, all returning from last year’s team, and joining the Eagles’ wide receiver room are free agents Hollywood Marquise Brown and Elijah Moore. Brown and Moore are veterans who will fill the hole left by Jahan Dotson, who left for the Falcons in free agency. If they have six players who can fill the wide receiver room for next season, why draft a wide receiver?

Well, my simple answer is you can never have too many wide receivers, and Brown and Moore are both one-year contract guys. Yes, you can continue to play the cheap wide receiver market every year, but I think getting a late-round wide receiver for four years can be a nice backup to have that can develop, similar to what the Eagles did back in 2024 with Wilson.

With all that being said, I think a perfect selection for a late-round flyer wide receiver is Missouri’s Kevin Coleman Jr. Coleman, a 5’10″, 179 lbs wideout out of St. Louis, Missouri, who may lack size and stretgch in a true No. 1 wide receiver, however, he makes up for it in slot route running ability and hands and toughness.

Coleman spent all four years of college at different schools, playing one year each at Jackson State (2022), Louisville (2023), Mississippi State (2024), and Missouri (2025). In total, he finished his collegiate career with 166 receptions for 2026 yards and nine touchdowns.

His lack of trailblazing speed and big body is going to knock him down in the draft to a Day 3 pick; however, he still will bring tremendous value to a team due to work ethic, hustle, and ability to play against top corners and produce. Getting someone like this on the third day of the draft would be a solid selection for Philadelphia.

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