Eagles 2026 mock draft tracker: Biggest roster needs are affecting what experts think Philadelphia will do in the first round right now

Plenty of different prospect options for the Eagles in the first round.

Adam Holt — NFL News Writer
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Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah offensive lineman Caleb Lomu (OL33) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

During free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles signed cornerback Tariq Woolen and wide receiver Hollywood Brown, as well as re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert, as their biggest moves. They also traded for backup quarterback Andy Dalton.

With those moves in mind, along with a couple of depth decisions as well, their first-round needs in the 2026 NFL Draft have become a bit more clear over the past few weeks. These are the most popular prospects for the Birds in recent mock drafts.

Eagles 2026 mock draft tracker (late March)

Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

“Miller projects as a long-term replacement for Lane Johnson in Philly. He’s gotten more buzz as the draft gets closer, and the Birds are firmly in the range for him. Not to mention, they have shown some interest in OL prospects so far when it comes to interactions at the NFL Combine and pre-draft visits.” – Adam Holt, A to Z Sports

Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah 

“It sounds like under offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, the Eagles will be moving completely to an outside zone rushing scheme, meaning their OL have to be better blocking out in space. Philly has never shied away from taking offensive tackles, and Lomu can slide inside to right guard early before eventually taking over at right tackle for Lane Johnson.” — AJ Schulte, A to Z Sports

Makai Lemon, WR, USC

“Lemon is pegged as a slot receiver, but he can play outside just fine when DeVonta Smithworks inside. This pick becomes even more important if A.J. Brown is dealt.” — Chad Reuter, NFL.com

Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

“With right tackle Lane Johnson heading toward his age-36 season, GM Howie Roseman lands a potential replacement for down the road. Freeling is a bit raw, but his potential is off the charts.”
— Charles Davis, NFL.com

Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

“It is a deep safety class, so Philadelphia could address that need later into the draft. Kenyon Sadiq would likely be a consideration if he were still available. As it played out, Howie Roseman gets back to his roots of addressing the trenches with premium draft capital. Keldric Faulk will not be a one-to-one replacement of Jaelan Phillips as a rookie, but he is a young prospect who is still growing.” — CBS Sports

Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

“Though right tackle Lane Johnson decided against retirement, the Eagles figure to keep building their offensive line, and Fano would be a tremendous replacement once Johnson plays his final snap. The 6′ 5½”, 311-pound Fano is too smooth, too athletic, to pass up. Arm length will be a concern—he measured just 32½ inches at the combine, below the 33-inch threshold—but his athleticism helped overcome it on tape.” — Sports Illustrated

The trenches on both sides of the ball seem like a potential focus. The future of wide receiver A.J. Brown will also affect how Howie Roseman navigates the early rounds, but only the front office knows what will happen there.

Safety is also a major roster hole as of now, but the value in the first round for one may not make a ton of sense, depending on how the board falls. Plus, this is a deeper safety class than most years, so Philly may wait to address it.

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