Look at the difference a year makes. Just 365 days ago, the Philadelphia Eagles were on the cusp of a second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons. The offensive core was in place and locked down for years to come, and the future outlook of the franchise looked as bright as ever.
Fast forward to current day, and as of a week ago, the Eagles found themselves in need of a new offensive coordinator, this time for different reasons. Questions have arisen about the stability and future of that same core that was believed to be the path to a potential ‘dynasty’.
This Eagles roster has many questions, and only time will provide us with the much-awaited answers. In the meantime, all we can do is project what we believe will happen.
With that, here’s a new 5-round Eagles mock draft outlining some of the holes that plague this roster both now and in the foreseeable future. Howie Roseman and co. may have their hands full, but with eight selections inside the top 200, the possibilities are endless.
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Round 1 – Pick 23: Caleb Lomu (OT) – Utah
Things have been shaken up. On Wednesday, longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland announced he was leaving the Eagles. This is a massive blow for the Eagles, both on and off the field. To add to the drama, there has yet to be a word on what legendary Philadelphia tackle Lane Johnson will do regarding his playing future. Whether Johnson decides to continue to play or not, the Eagles need to find a contingency plan for what the future at right tackle may hold.
Ideally, Lomu has the opportunity to learn under the tutelage of Johnson for at least a season before being launched into the starting role.
However, if Lomu has to play today, Philadelphia should feel comfortable with what he brings to the table. Especially with a potential shift to more of a wide zone offense under the newly hired play caller Sean Mannion.
Lomu is in need of coaching as his body and play continue to develop. His work in pass protection stands out above all. The two-year starter showcases smooth foot movement, a strong anchor that is comfortable against more powerful defenders, and high-level hand usage both at the initial punch and against counters (see Texas Tech 2024).
While Lomu may be a work in progress in terms of run blocking due to his below-average play strength, he does his best when he has the opportunity to move, both as a zone blocker and when pulling. Having him in a Shanahan-esque scheme will be best to maximize his skillset early on, while masking his flaws as he continues to develop.
Round 2 – Pick 54: Derrick Moore (EDGE) – Michigan
The Eagles pass rush was a tale of two stories this past season. Before the acquisition of EDGE Jaelan Phillips, Philadelphia’s pass rush struggled to bring down the quarterback.
However, following the trade that brought the former Fangio pupil to Philadelphia, the unit saw a complete 180, as they produced 25 sacks following the week 9 BYE.
As we turn the page on last season and enter the 2026 season. The Eagles once again have questions along the EDGE, with just Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt under contract heading into next season.
After a season of one-year swings at the position, it’s time Philadelphia adds some much-needed long-term depth at the position.
A prospect like Derrick Moore is exactly what the doctor ordered for this Eagles pass-rushing group. At this point in his development, Moore is more of a rotational pass rusher, but he comes into the league with newly acquired pass-rush acumen. He does a great job of translating speed to power, maintaining good pad level, but showcasing his length.
The bull rush was and still is his go-to in a way, but he has shown much improvement in terms of finding counters.
While his pass-rushing profile is what you will initially notice, Moore showcased quality ability in coverage with just under 100 reps here over the three seasons he was a major contributor. A lot is made of the lack of contributions in run support; whether it be due to lack of opportunity or abilities remains to be seen.
However, in the reps we’ve seen, he plays with a lot less instinctiveness in run support than when rushing the passer.
Round 3 – 68: Conor Lew (C) Auburn
This is just the type of high-risk, high-reward move Howie Roseman looks to make. On the surface, there will be many general managers scared off by the prospects of an undersized Center, whose most valuable ability is his athleticism, coming off an ACL tear suffered in late October.
However, underneath said surface is what was widely considered to be the best Center prospect in the class before his injury. A two and a half year starter with over 1,600 reps to his name. It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight; it’s about the size of the fight in the dog when it comes to Lew.
The epitome of what happens when you mix technique with IQ, Lew is efficient with his hand placement upon the first strike and possesses a solid base, which is impressive given his size, but bigger frames and overpowering pass rush plans can give him problems.
Lew shines when he’s on the move, executes pulls, and gets to the second level with proficiency. He has seen a lot of football and has an idea of what defenses want to do when attacking the interior.
The idea behind this selection is much more towards the idea of forward thinking than immediate impact. While there is a world where Lew could contribute day one if needed, his recovery timeline and the state of the Eagles roster provide him with ample time needed to return to his once stellar play.
It’s widely noted that the Eagles signed Center Cam Jurgens to an extension following the 2025 season. This extension could potentially keep him in Philadelphia through 2029. This essentially guarantees that Jurgens will be the team’s center for (at minimum) this year with a $20 million dead cap hit.
However, following this year, the number drops to $5.5 million and $3.6 million the following season. This gives the Eagles ample room to move on with his replacement if and when necessary.
Round 3 – Pick 98: Antonio Williams (WR) – Clemson
The biggest question surrounding this Eagles roster is the impending future of star wide receiver A.J. Brown. However, whether Brown is on the roster or not, the Eagles will need to address the position with Jahan Dotson scheduled to hit free agency.
Antonio Williams should provide the Eagles with answers at the position, no matter what the outcome of the Brown scenario may be. The evaluation surrounding this young man is strange. We’re talking about a first-round talent and an easy top 20 talent in the class if you disregard health. However, Williams has missed a lot of football games over the course of his time at Clemson.
It wouldn’t surprise anyone to see Williams go higher than this, but at this point in the draft, the risk is well worth the reward. Williams offers inside-outside versatility, though he has produced mostly in the slot due to a deep WR room with Wesco and Moore.
He excels at route running. You have to appreciate how he uses leverage and doesn’t show his hand until the very end. He makes soft movements, baiting CBs into a sense of comfort and selling a route and a dream before getting down to business.
While you wouldn’t consider Williams to be elite in terms of yards after the catch, the first defender will always struggle to bring him down, giving him opportunities for extra yardage. The goal will be to find out if Williams is meant to live in the slot or if there’s more that meets the eye with his development. Ideally, Philadelphia will utilize more motion, putting him in positions to impact the game in a multitude of ways.
Round 4 – Pick 122: Oscar Delp (TE) – Georgia
Despite his storied past with the franchise, it is expected that tight end Dallas Goedert will hit the open market this offseason. Following a season that saw Goedert lead the league in touchdown receptions at the tight end position and finish second overall behind just Devante Adams, it’s clear that Goedert’s market may be a bit more robust than the Eagles can afford.
Of course, we can’t leave an NFL Draft without everyone’s favorite recent tradition: the Eagles selecting a Georgia Bulldog. Replacing Goedert won’t be easy, but a prospect like Oscar Delp can certainly ease the pain. It’s fair to say that Delp is a fine blend of his two predecessors. Much like Eagles great Zach Ertz, Delp comes into the league highly proficient in terms of his route-running ability.
He threatens the defense both vertically with great speed and also in the intermediate and underneath area, where he instinctively finds and sits in holes in the zone. He is able to work from both a traditional Y-set and in the slot, appearing as a matchup nightmare for most linebackers and nickels.
Reminiscent of Goedert as he entered the league, Delp is viewed as a more than an above-average blocker at this point in his development. While there are certainly things to get corrected in this area, his baseline should be effective at the next level.
Round 4 – Pick 136: Davison Igbinosun (CB) – Ohio State
The cornerback position opposite of Quinyon Mitchell was a work in progress for the Eagles this season. After a few weeks of rotating bodies, Philadelphia eventually settled in on Adoree Jackson. He filled in admirably, but was always the weak link of the defense, all things considered.
In a perfect world, the Eagles can use high-end assets to correct this issue at hand. However, V.P. of Football Operations/General Manager, Howie Roseman, has already let it be known that the offensive side of the ball will be a priority this offseason. This raises the question: what do the Eagles do at their number two cornerback spot…again?
Aggressiveness is the name of the game for Igbinosun. Sometimes to a fault, as he led the country with 16 penalties in 2024. While he cleaned that number up tremendously in his final year in Columbus, his play style speaks for itself. He makes you earn every yard, whether it be on his initial press, at the stem of your route, or when the ball is in the air.
He showcases this same aggression in run support, where he’s eager to make plays on the ball carrier. It’s hard to come across players you can tell enjoy tackling, and Igbinsun is one. He’s effective as both a man and zone corner, but I would like to see him do a better job of playing the ball as much as he plays the receiver.
Round 5 – Pick 151: Bishop Fitzgerald (S) – USC
The Eagles have a big decision to make regarding the future of safety Reed Blankenship. After four seasons as a stalwart in the Philadelphia secondary, there is a world where Blankenship won’t don midnight green next season.
Philadelphia could opt to bring back Marcus Epps, who played well down the stretch of the season, to fill the potential void. However, with his strong performance to end the season, that might be easier said than done.
The Eagles have made it a point to ensure that each defensive back they add offers a sense of versatility. Which makes sense that the team was rumored to have met with USC Safety, Bishop Fitzgerald, at the Shrine Bowl.
The All-American has shown the ability to impact the game from a multitude of alignments. While primarily utilized as a deep safety with over 900 reps here in three seasons, Fitzgerald has also been deployed both as a box safety and a nickel frequently.
Fitzgerald is just a ball magnet, having accounted for 16 career interceptions spanning from his time at Coffeyville CC, NC State, and USC. This includes five interceptions in 10 games in his only season as a Trojan.
He plays with an intensity, refusing to be outworked. This is on full display in coverage both as he’s matched up against receivers in contested catch situations and as he mans his area of the field in zone coverage. Fitzgerald offers great IQ, which probably stems from his QB background. You wish he were more active in run support, given his alignments, but he more than makes up for it in coverage.
Round 5 – Pick 179: Marlin Klein (TE) – Michigan
Don’t be surprised to see the Eagles double-dip here at tight end this offseason. Along with the potential departure of the aforementioned Goedert, Philadelphia will also look to replace its number two tight end, Grant Calcaterra, who is also scheduled to head into free agency. If the Eagles are going to commit to this change in philosophy on offense, they will need the personnel to do so.
The Packers finished as a top 5 team in terms of how much they used 12 personnel. While Mannion was not the play caller, it’s fair to assume he will bring some of those same principles to Philadelphia.
It’s hard not to be enticed by the all-around upside Klein possesses. While not a high-volume contributor in the pass game, Klein is a ‘get in where you fit in’ type of prospect. He was tasked with doing the dirty work, but was seemingly capable of impacting the game from a multitude of alignments, both as a blocker and a pass catcher.
At 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds, the strength of his game is the work he does as a run blocker. His utilization both in-line and when he’s on the move showcased a prospect that plays with high effort, capable of sealing the edge, but needs to work to maintain blocks consistently. Playing within the parameters of Michigan’s run-heavy attack, Klein was tasked with blocking on 20% of his career snaps.
The combination of size and athleticism immediately stands out while watching his tape. While Klein may not possess the necessary long speed you’d expect from a player capable of threatening vertically.
However, he is a long strider capable of covering an extreme distance until he ultimately hits top speed. As a pass catcher, Klein makes the most of his opportunities, providing a much-needed security blanket for quarterbacks, but I do wish he offered more in terms of YAC.
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