3 biggest remaining needs for the Eagles heading into Day 2 of the NFL Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles wasted no time checking off their priority need on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell at No. 22 overall.  Now, it's time for the Eagles to turn their attention to Day 2.  The Eagles are on the clock twice in the second round which kicks […]

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The Philadelphia Eagles wasted no time checking off their priority need on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell at No. 22 overall. 

Now, it's time for the Eagles to turn their attention to Day 2. 

The Eagles are on the clock twice in the second round which kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday.

  • No. 50 overall (from New Orleans)
  • No. 53 overall

They have zero picks in Round 3. 

Below we'll take a look at the Eagles' biggest needs heading into then the next round. 


1. Linebacker 

Clemson Tigers linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
Clemson Tigers linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles bolstered their linebacker room by signing Devin White, Oren Burks, and Zack Baun in NFL free agency, but those are temporary guys on one-year deals. 

That means the Eagles could turn to the next round to find someone to match up with Nakobe Dean down the road. There isn't much off-ball linebacker talent in the year's draft so, the sooner the Eagles pick one, the better. 

Potential options: Clemson LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Texas A&M LB Edggerin Cooper


2. Offensive Tackle

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Blake Fisher (54) blocks Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles (16) during the second half at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Blake Fisher (54) blocks Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles (16) during the second half at Wallace Wade Stadium.Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles love to plan for the future so why not think about Lane Johnson's future successor at right tackle? Johnson will be 34 in May, which means he's closer to throwing in the towel. 

The Eagles had beloved center Jason Kelce scout his future replacement out two years in advance, so they may or may not have Johnson do the dame. 

Potential options: Notre Dame OT Blake Fisher, Washingon OT Roger Rosengarten


3. Wide Receiver

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a catch and runs for touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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The Eagles have their wide receiver tandem locked in for years to come but they still need to figure out that No. 3 spot. 

They added veteran wideouts Parris Campbell and DeVante Parker in free agency, but who knows how that will play out for them. Day 2 would be the perfect time for the Eagles to fill that third receiver void with one of many quality options left to pick from. 

Potential options: Georgia WR Ladd McConkey, USC WR Brenden Rice