5 hidden gems for the Philadelphia Eagles to pick in the 2026 NFL Draft who can help them get back to the Super Bowl immediately
The NFL Draft is a blend of need, talent, and value. The Philadelphia Eagles have some clear needs for their roster. With those ideas in mind, who are some hidden gems in this year’s class that the Birds should have on their radar?
Value is the name of the game in the NFL Draft. For the Philadelphia Eagles, they have plenty of needs along both sides of their roster that they are building get back to a playoff run. Super Bowl contenders have to find instant impact in the draft.
Finding under the radar talent in each round is important for every team, and the Eagles have some options throughout the class to accomplish that task at positions of need.
5 hidden gems for the Eagles to pick in 2026 NFL Draft
Round 2: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Bernard is a great fit for the Birds offense. He blocks his tail off and can move around the unit. If A.J. Brown gets traded, a rookie WR will need to step up for the passing game in Philly. He will produce as a rookie, regardless of landing spot.
“Reliable 6’1″, 205-lb route runner with excellent hands (four career drops). Versatile alignment creates mismatches. Limited speed won’t win vertically often; weak contested-catch rate at 37.5%.” — A to Z Sports
Round 3/4: Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
Boettcher is a really fun athlete who plays with his hair on fire from the linebacker position. Philadelphia needs more depth at linebacker desperately, so this fit sometime between round three and four makes sense.
Round 3/4: Louis Moore, S, Indiana
Moore continues to climb in mock drafts. The experienced, productive defensive back feels like a fit for Vic Fangio’s secondary. His tackling needs to improve, but he is a proven playmaker on the back end.
“5’11” 200-lb safety. 88 tackles, 6 INTs in 2025. Instinctual range in deep coverage, rotates post-snap to deceive QBs. Strong ball skills at catch point. Tends to shoot low as tackler. First-Team All-American (CBS, On3, SI). AP Second-Team All-American.” — A to Z Sports
Round 4/5: Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
Love the idea of Koziol learning from Dallas Goedert. The Eagles brought the veteran back on a one-year deal, and he can help Koziol transition into the pros.
“6’4″ 247-lb TE. 74 receptions (led all FBS TEs), 727 yards, 6 TDs in 2025. Sure hands, great feel for zone soft spots. 27 straight games with a catch. Limited athleticism, poor run-blocking anchor. Below-average post-catch threat. Mackey Award semifinalist.” — A to Z Sports
Round 5/6: Jeremiah Wright, IOL, Auburn
Wright has been a popular prospect along the OL when it comes to top-30 visits around the league. Guard is a depth need, and Wright can start as a rookie in a pinch if he is surrounded by veteran talent like he would be with the Eagles. He can develop into a player who can stick around in the NFL for quite some time.
“Functional strength with solid pass-pro fundamentals and pulling prowess. Short frame and lumbering footwork create leverage issues against quicker interior defenders. Physical demeanor; needs seasoning.” — A to Z Sports
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