NFL free agency is well underway with the Philadelphia Eagles making quite a few critical moves to add and retain impact players. Here is how the 2026 NFL Draft could shake out considering their needs right now. Simulation run using the Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulation. No trades made.
Pick 1.23: Omar Cooper Junior, Wide Receiver, Indiana
Don’t overthink this. Even with the Hollywood Brown addition, the Eagles need a long term receiver to pair with DeVonta Smith. That player is not on the roster. Even in a world where AJ Brown plays one more year in Philly, the Eagles should not pass up on the opportunity to draft a player like Omar Cooper.
Cooper would give the Eagles an inside/outside receiver with playmaking speed and a great toughness on the field. He would be a dynamic addition to what will be a very different looking offense in 2026. In my opinion, the Eagles should be loading up on weapons to give Jalen Hurts and Sean Mannion maximum firepower in this do or die season.
Pick 2.54: Eli Stowers, Tight End, Vanderbilt
Dallas Goedert returning does not change the long-term outlook for this team.
Passing on Eli Stowers would be stupid, straight up. Stowers can be TE2 in his rookie year, learning critical skills and bulking up to become a more reliable blocker. In the long term, he can be a multi-faceted weapon for this offense to move around and create mismatches.
Pick 3.68: Dani Dennis-Sutton, Edge, Penn State
Without a slam dunk answer at edge rusher, the Eagles can take a big swing on a high upside player here. Dani Dennis-Sutton is raw in many ways, but is physically gifted through the roots and flashes legit dominance as an edge rusher. Let Coach Fangio show this young man some things and watch him grow!
Pick 3.98: Dametrious Crownover, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M
The Eagles should also be taking big swings at tackle in this draft. Crownover is a big bodied athlete who could get coached up into being a difference making blocker in the NFL. He is raw, but he would also have the benefit of sitting behind Lane Johnson for a year.
Pick 4.114: Brian Parker II, Offensive Tackle, Duke
While Brian Parker II could also compete for a tackle spot, he could also be an interesting fit at guard. He is a smart, physical, high effort player who might be a better NFL guard than tackle. With a gap at right guard staring the Eagles in the face, Parker would be a great addition.
Pick 4.137: Devon Marshall, Cornerback, NC State
With the addition of Riq Woolen, the Eagles have reduced the urgency for cornerback help. However, with Woolen only being on a one year deal it makes sense to bring in some high upside depth.
Devon Marshall was excellent during his one year at NC State and could develop into a solid boundary cornerback for the Eagles.
Pick 5.153: Kaytron Allen, Running Back, Penn State
I have a hard time getting away from this fit. Even with the Dameon Pierce signing, the Eagles still could use more competition in their backfield. Pierce has struggled to stay healthy in the NFL and even when on the field, he has struggled to be consistent.
Allen is a player who could eventually step up in two seasons and be a quality starter and that warrants consideration to draft him this late.
Pick 5.178: Jalen Stroman, Safety, Notre Dame
The Eagles are really hurting at safety. Even before the Sydney Brown trade, it was a glaring need. It’s possible they target the position much higher, but they can take some late round swings too.
Jalen Stroman is a physically gifted player who didn’t see the field a ton at Notre Dame. He’d be more of a project player, but a offers versatility, athleticism, and physicality.
Pick 6.197: Lorenzo Styles Junior, Safety, Ohio State
This is a fun late round pick. A former offensive player, Lorenzo Styles is an absurd athlete who lit up the combine with a 4.27 40-yard dash. While his fit on an NFL defense is less clear, his upside at safety is obvious.
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