Eagles dominate early projections in bold 2026 mock draft theory

USA Today

5 days ago

A bold 2026 mock draft gives the Eagles even more firepower.
It felt like it took all night for the Philadelphia Eagles to make their first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. That's because it did. No worries. Picking late is the cost of business for playing into February and winning a Super Bowl.
That said, if you were to poll most Birds fans, they'd tell you they'd take the 32nd selection (or in this case, the 31st due to a trade) over a top-15 choice any day. Plus, the Eagles landed Jihaad Campbell this past April. No one is complaining about that decision.
Fast forward to the present, and it's time for training camp. The process of building the 53-man roster has begun, but the NFL media simultaneously lives in the past, present, and future. Before Philadelphia could buckle those chinstraps, Pro Football Network was coming up with ideas for next April's draft picks.
Eagles clean up in an early 2026 mock draft
There's a balancing act that goes on in every NFL organization. We refer to it as roster building. Teams need a nice blend of youth and experience, including rookies, veterans, and both well-paid and inexpensive stars. Then, there's the year-long task of planning for next year.
Eagles vice president and general manager Howie Roseman does his job better than anyone. In 2025, much of his team will be playing on expiring or one-year contracts. There will be losses, and as was the case this past offseason, free agency and the draft will help the franchise recoup for many of them.
Philadelphia currently owns four picks in the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. They don't need any advice on how to spend them, but that won't stop any of us from providing some guidance. Here's what Pro Football Network suggested in their recent three-round mock draft. Philadelphia selects 32nd. It looks like they're predicting back-to-back Super Bowl wins!
No one should be shocked to see offensive linemen mentioned. The Eagles are constantly building in the trenches. Seeing players from Cincinnati is always cool, as the Bearcats program has produced notable talent that has benefited the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jason Kelce, Brent Celek, and Trent Cole all played for Cincinnati. Dontay Corleone earned First-team All-Big 12 honors there this past season.
Last but not least, Carnell Tate is a 6-foot-3, 191-pound wide receiver who was part of the Ohio State Buckeyes' championship-winning team last season. Expect big things from him in their offense this season.
Mock drafts aren't to be taken seriously. They also give the reader an idea about the team's needs and where prospects might be available. It's doubtful that Philadelphia will draft any of these guys.
Still, it would be quite the coup if they did, and here's another thought for the road. There's a theory that the Eagles may earn a third-round draft compensatory pick as payment for losing Milton Williams this past offseason. It's still early, but that's another piece of good news to add to our lists as we move through the offseason.