Philadelphia Eagles add a developmental QB behind Jalen Hurts after massive trade back in 7-round 2027 NFL mock draft
Latest 2027 NFL mock draft gives the Philadelphia Eagles a high-upside quarterback, new offensive line pieces, and a new future.
The Philadelphia Eagles have never been afraid to make a move when the right opportunity presents itself, and that approach helped shape my latest 2027 NFL mock draft using the A to Z Sports Mock Draft Simulator.
Rather than staying put at No. 7 overall, Philadelphia agrees to a trade with the Detroit Lions, moving down 17 spots in the first round in exchange for a collection of additional draft picks. The move gives the Eagles more chances to add young talent across the roster while still landing a potential offensive-line cornerstone.
The result is a nine-player draft class that addresses several positions, including the offensive line, quarterback, tight end, secondary, and running back. A few interesting swings stand out in this group, but the overall approach is clear: add depth, develop young talent, and give the roster more long-term options.
Eagles trade No. 7 overall pick to Lions
Trade details from the A to Z Sports Mock Draft Simulator
| Philadelphia receives | Detroit receives |
| No. 24 overall — Round 1 | No. 7 overall — Round 1 |
| No. 56 overall — Round 2 | |
| No. 88 overall — Round 3 | |
| No. 125 overall — Round 4 |
The Eagles move out of the top 10 but recoup three additional selections in the process. Detroit gets the opportunity to jump into the top seven and target a premium prospect, while Philadelphia turns one valuable pick into four selections spread across the first four rounds.
For a team that has consistently prioritized building through the draft, the extra capital could be useful. The Eagles still have a first-round selection and multiple opportunities to address needs before the draft reaches Day 3.
Of course, the value of the deal ultimately depends on who is available at No. 7 and how the players selected with the additional picks develop. In this simulation, Philadelphia uses the extra selections to build out a diverse class rather than concentrating on one position.
Round 1, Pick 24: Kade Pieper, OL, Iowa
The Eagles use their first selection after the trade to strengthen the offensive line, taking Iowa’s Kade Pieper at No. 24 overall.
Pieper is an intriguing fit for Philadelphia because of his experience and versatility up front. He has established himself as one of the better interior offensive linemen in college football, earning first-team midseason All-America recognition from the Associated Press and Sporting News in October 2026. He has also been a key part of Iowa’s physical rushing attack.
Philadelphia has built much of its identity around winning in the trenches. Adding a player with Pieper’s experience would give the Eagles another option to develop along the interior, whether as an eventual starter or a valuable depth piece.
Trading down and still coming away with a potential long-term offensive line contributor is a good start to this class.
Round 2, Pick 39: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
This is the selection that could generate the most debate among Eagles fans.
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers has the physical tools to make an NFL team take a chance on him. At 6-foot-3 and around 240 pounds, he brings a combination of size, mobility, and arm talent that is difficult to teach. He can make plays outside the pocket and put pressure on defenses as a runner.
Sellers has shown flashes of his potential at South Carolina, but his development as a passer remains an important part of his evaluation. Through the 2026 season, he has thrown for 1,336 yards and 12 touchdowns against four interceptions, while adding 268 rushing yards.
The Eagles would be betting on what Sellers could become rather than expecting him to immediately challenge for a starting job. With a chance to learn behind an established quarterback, Philadelphia could give him time to refine his mechanics, improve his decision-making, and adjust to the speed of the NFL.
It’s an aggressive pick, especially with other needs on the roster, but the upside is obvious if Sellers puts everything together.
Round 2, Pick 56: Anthonie Knapp, OG, Notre Dame
Philadelphia doubles down on the offensive line by selecting Notre Dame’s Anthonie Knapp late in the second round.
Knapp has experience playing at a high level in the trenches and has earned significant recognition during his time with the Fighting Irish. He entered the 2026 season as a highly regarded offensive lineman, receiving first-team preseason All-America honors from Walter Camp and ESPN.
His selection gives the Eagles another young lineman who could develop into a long-term contributor. While Pieper offers an interior option, Knapp gives Philadelphia another piece to evaluate at tackle and potentially across the line, depending on how his game develops.
Investing two of the first three selections in the offensive line might not be the flashiest approach, but it makes sense for a franchise that wants to keep its offense functioning at a high level for years to come.
Round 3, Pick 88: DJ Vonnahme, TE, Iowa
The Eagles turn their attention to the tight end position with their selection of Iowa’s DJ Vonnahme.
Vonnahme has emerged as a productive receiving option for the Hawkeyes. In 2025, he caught 29 passes for 434 yards and three touchdowns, including a 146-yard performance in the ReliaQuest Bowl. He has continued contributing in 2026, recording 18 receptions for 219 yards and two touchdowns in his first five appearances.
At 6-foot-4 and 241 pounds, Vonnahme has the size to be a useful option in the middle of the field. His experience in Iowa’s offense also gives him a background in a system that values tight ends as both blockers and receivers.
For Philadelphia, this pick adds another option to the passing game while giving the coaching staff a player who can work on his blocking and become more complete at the position. Vonnahme would have an opportunity to develop without being asked to carry the passing game right away.
Round 3, Pick 97: Earl Little, S, Ohio State
Philadelphia adds help to the secondary by selecting Ohio State safety Earl Little Jr.
Little brings experience from multiple major college programs, having played at Alabama and Florida State before joining Ohio State. His production at Florida State in 2025 was particularly encouraging, as he recorded 76 tackles, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles. He also entered the 2026 season on the watch lists for the Thorpe Award and Bednarik Award.
That background makes Little an interesting developmental option for the Eagles. He has demonstrated an ability to find the football and contribute in multiple ways, and his experience should help him compete for a role in the secondary.
Philadelphia could use another young defensive back who can provide depth and push for playing time. Little would get the chance to learn the defense, contribute on special teams, and work toward a larger role as his career progresses.
Round 4, Pick 108: Kayin Lee, CB, Tennessee
The Eagles continue adding to the secondary with Tennessee cornerback Kayin Lee.
Lee transferred to Tennessee from Auburn, where he developed into an experienced SEC cornerback. In 2025, he played in all 12 games with 11 starts and recorded 31 tackles and four pass breakups. He also went through the season without allowing a touchdown on 328 coverage snaps, according to Tennessee’s player bio.
That coverage experience is an appealing part of his profile. Lee has faced high-level competition and has shown he can hold up in man coverage, giving Philadelphia another option to compete for snaps on the outside.
The Eagles would be adding two defensive backs in the third and fourth rounds, giving the secondary additional depth and competition. Lee isn’t necessarily a plug-and-play starter, but he has the experience to make this an interesting middle-round selection.
Round 4, Pick 125: Isaiah Sategna, WR, Oklahoma
The Eagles use another pick acquired in the Detroit trade to select Oklahoma wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III.
Sategna offers something different from a traditional possession receiver. At 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, he has the quickness to operate underneath, create separation, and make plays after the catch. He’s also a proven deep threat and an experienced return specialist.
His 2025 season at Arkansas featured 67 receptions for 965 yards and eight touchdowns. After transferring to Oklahoma, he continued to contribute as a receiver and returner. He opened the 2026 season with an 88-yard punt-return touchdown against UTEP, highlighting the kind of explosive playmaking he can bring to a roster.
For Philadelphia, Sategna would bring another potential weapon to the offense while offering value on special teams. His ability to make an impact as a returner could help him carve out a role while he develops as a receiver.
This is also where the trade-down strategy pays off in a tangible way: the Eagles have added a potential offensive contributor with a pick they received from Detroit.
Round 5, Pick 144: Justice Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech
Philadelphia adds another option to its backfield with Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes.
Haynes has already shown that he can produce against high-level competition. During his seven games at Michigan in 2025, he rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns on 121 carries, averaging an impressive 7.1 yards per attempt. Injuries limited his availability late that season, but his production when healthy was difficult to ignore.
He has continued his career at Georgia Tech, where his combination of power and ability to break tackles gives him an appealing profile. At 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds, Haynes has the build to handle a meaningful workload.
The Eagles would be adding another young back who could compete for carries and contribute on special teams. A fifth-round pick is a reasonable place to take a chance on a player with his demonstrated production, particularly if the team wants to keep its backfield fresh and competitive.
Round 5, Pick 157: Desmeal Leigh, OT, Youngstown State
Philadelphia wraps up this mock draft by returning to the offensive line and selecting Youngstown State tackle Desmeal Leigh.
Leigh is a big-bodied tackle listed at 6-foot-7 and 325 pounds. He started all 13 games at left tackle for Youngstown State in 2025, earning second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference recognition and third-team All-America honors from SI.com.
The level of competition will be a factor in his evaluation, but Leigh has experience playing a demanding position and has shown the durability to handle a full season as a starter.
This is the kind of late-round pick that fits Philadelphia’s approach to building the offensive line. Leigh could spend time developing his technique and adjusting to NFL competition while providing additional depth at tackle.
With three offensive linemen selected in this mock, the Eagles would be giving themselves several options to develop and potentially build around for the future.
Final thoughts on the Eagles’ 2027 NFL mock draft
This mock draft is built around a clear decision: trade down, add draft capital and use those extra selections to strengthen multiple areas of the roster.
The deal with Detroit allows Philadelphia to come away with nine players, including three offensive linemen, two defensive backs, and prospects at quarterback, tight end, wide receiver, and running back.
Pieper and Knapp give the Eagles two potential building blocks up front, while Leigh adds another developmental option at tackle. Sellers is the high-upside swing of the class, and the selections of Little and Lee address the secondary with two players who have experience against strong college competition.
Vonnahme, Sategna and Haynes round out the class with different skill sets that could help the offense in the years ahead.
There are certainly risks. Sellers would need to continue developing as a passer, and several of the later selections would have to prove they can translate their college production to the NFL. But that’s the reality of any draft class, especially when a team trades out of the top 10.
The biggest question is whether the Eagles would be better off keeping the No. 7 pick and selecting a blue-chip prospect. In this simulation, I chose the alternative: move down, collect additional picks, and give the front office more opportunities to find contributors throughout the draft.
The A to Z Sports Mock Draft Simulator makes it easy to explore those possibilities, and this trade with Detroit creates an interesting path for Philadelphia to add depth without abandoning its commitment to building through the draft.
