Eagles 2026 mock draft tracker: Clear first-round needs emerge for Philadelphia following first waves of free agency
The Birds may surprise some people in the first round.
In recent days, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed cornerback Tariq Woolen and wide receiver Hollywood Brown, as well as re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert. With those moves in mind, their first-round needs in the 2026 NFL Draft have become a bit more clear.
Check out the most recent picks for Howie Roseman’s team in recent mock drafts around the industry.
Eagles 2026 mock draft tracker (mid-March)
Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
“Is AJ Brown staying or going? I can’t keep track. Even if he stays, the Eagles have a need at wide receiver behind him and Devonta Smith. Even with the news of a return in 2026 for TE Dallas Goedert, the passing game weapons as a whole are still primed for an upgrade.
Cooper Jr. feels like exactly the kind of receiver who will endear himself to the Eagles’ fanbase with his toughness and run after catch ability.” — Kyle Crabbs, A to Z Sports
Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
“When it comes to addressing needs, GM Howie Roseman tends to be a year early instead of a year late. Right tackle Lane Johnson is under contract through 2027 — but the Eagles get some insurance for the 13-year veteran now. Proctor could also slide inside to guard if needed.” — Daniel Jeremiah
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
“Iheanachor had 31 starts at Arizona State, but he didn’t play much football before that, picking up the sport late. He’ll need time to reach his potential in the NFL. But what better way to develop than learning behind an elite right tackle in Lane Johnson? Iheanachor plays with quick feet — he ran a 4.91-second 40-yard dash at 6-6 and 321 pounds — and great length. He could provide swing tackle depth in Year 1 before eventually taking over for Johnson on the right side in the future.” — Mel Kiper Jr.
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
“Faulk is one of the youngest prospects in the class and he’s still developing as a pass rusher, as his lack of production indicates. But there’s so much to like about his natural movement skills for his size (6-foot-6, 285 pounds). Howie Roseman can’t get enough pass rushers and he’s not afraid to take a shot on a player who isn’t quite a finished product. Faulk would bring size and power (he’s reportedly squatted 700 pounds) versus the run immediately. And Philly is the type of place where he would have the tutelage and time to eventually grow to his full potential as a pass rusher.” — Todd McShay
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
“Philadelphia finally agreed on a one-year deal with longtime tight end Dallas Goedert, but at 31 years old his long-term future with the team is murky. The Eagles could land an incredible long-term replacement for Goedert here with the über-athletic Sadiq. He is a freak athlete who should immediately find a role as a pass-catching option early in his career. He’s effective just enough as a blocker where he at least has a baseline to build from in the NFL.” — Yahoo! Sports
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
“Max Iheanachor has everything you could want in a high-end developmental prospect. To top it off, he’s only been playing football for five years. It’s been four years since Howie Roseman drafted an offensive lineman in the first two rounds, and I think that changes this spring.” — CBS Sports
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
“The All-ACC right tackle might be too good to pass up – especially for lineman lover Howie Roseman – given Lane Johnson is in year-to-year mode and missed Philly’s final eight games, including the playoffs, last season.” — USA Today
Most picks for the Eagles in the first round right now come on the offensive side of the ball. That should not surprise m any people with the long-term volatility along their offensive line and looming questions about WR A.J. Brown’s future with the team.
It will be intriguing to see if Philly makes any more major moves along the free agent market to adjust these top needs. For now, it does feel like offensive line, pass catcher, or EDGE rusher are atop the list for the Birds.
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