DeVonta Smith, Jordan Mailata, Jordan Davis, Dallas Goedert, and Jalyx Hunt all landed on Dave Zangaro’s NBC Philly list of Philadelphia Eagles players heading into 2026 poised for a Pro Bowl leap. And honestly, I agree with most of this list.

But there’s one name missing that I think deserves to be in the conversation, and we’ll get to him. The Eagles have a roster loaded with talent that hasn’t been recognized at the highest level yet, and this could be the year that changes.

DeVonta Smith is the easiest call on this list

This one is pretty much automatic. DeVonta Smith has three 1,000-yard seasons to his name, has averaged over 1,000 yards per year, and did all of that while sitting in A.J. Brown’s shadow as the technical No. 2 receiver on this team. Think about that. Do you know how ridiculous that is? He’s been a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver disguised as a No. 2 for years, and that’s precisely why he hasn’t made a Pro Bowl yet.

Now, with the Eagles finally trading Brown, Smith steps into the undisputed top role under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. Zangaro noted that there’s a feeling inside the Eagles’ building that Smith has just scratched the surface of what he can be. If he ends up with 140 to 150 targets, we could be looking at a 1,600-yard season. I genuinely believe that’s in play.

The biggest hurdle is the NFC talent pool. You have Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and George Pickens all competing for those spots. Smith will need to be elite, but I think he’s capable. I’d give him an 8 or 9 out of 10 likelihood. He’s a lock in my eyes.

Jordan Mailata and the Lane Johnson shadow effect

I actually thought Mailata had already made a Pro Bowl. Turns out I was wrong, and that tells you everything about how underrated this guy is. The same way Smith was overshadowed by Brown, Mailata gets overshadowed by Lane Johnson, even though he’s on the opposite side of the line. Those two as a tandem are ridiculous.

We all love the Mailata story. Late-round pick, didn’t know how to put on cleats, transformed himself into an all-world left tackle. He’s been Philadelphia’s full-time starter at left tackle for six seasons, and the only accolade he’s received is a second-team All-Pro nod in 2024. Last season he was ranked as the sixth-best tackle by PFF, behind Penei Sewell, Tristan Wirfs, Trent Williams, Garrett Bolles, and Andrew Thomas.

Now, there are question marks. No more Jeff Stoutland coaching the offensive line, and there was a bit of a regression last season. But Mailata still has good ball left in him, and when Lane eventually hangs it up, he becomes the unquestioned leader of that group alongside Landon Dickerson and Cam Juergens. I’d give him about a 6 out of 10 chance to make it this year.

Jordan Davis was the clearest snub in 2025

If there was one Eagle who had a legitimate gripe about getting snubbed last year, it was Jordan Davis. This guy had 17 starts, 4.5 sacks, 72 tackles, six pass breakups, nine tackles for loss, and six quarterback hits. That’s a breakout season by any definition.

Remember, this is the same player who could barely run a sprint a couple years ago. He was a pure run stuffer with almost no pass-rush ability. Now he’s in tip-top shape, getting after the quarterback, and he just keeps getting better. The Eagles recognized it too, signing him to a three-year extension worth $78 million. I’m buying all the stock on Jordan Davis. Give me an 8 out of 10 likelihood he makes the Pro Bowl this year.

Dallas Goedert’s annual Pro Bowl tease

Eight productive years in the NFL and zero Pro Bowl selections. That’s pretty wild for a guy we spent at least five years calling a top-five, top-six tight end. But the reality is, I’m not sure Goedert ever gets there. He had 11 touchdowns last year, was a monster in the red zone, and still didn’t make it. With the offense likely prioritizing Smith, Makai Lemon, and getting back to the running game with Saquon Barkley, I just don’t know if the targets will be there. He deserves to be a Pro Bowler at least once, but will it actually happen? I honestly don’t know.

Jalyx Hunt has the boom potential, but it might be a year away

Hunt finished with 6.5 sacks and three interceptions while playing 62% of defensive snaps last season. For a guy who played safety in college and is still learning the position, that’s impressive. But the Eagles went out and acquired Jonathan Greenard, which tells you they aren’t fully comfortable relying on that spot yet. The Pro Bowl selected Aidan Hutchinson, Micah Parsons, and DeMarcus Lawrence at the edge position last year. That’s an uphill climb. I’d put Hunt at maybe a 3 or 4 out of 10 for this season.

The name I’d add: Jihaad Campbell

A lot of people forget what Campbell did last year, but in those first six or seven games while Nakobe Dean was injured, he was an absolute beast. He played over 92% of the snaps in every one of those contests, racked up 11 tackles against Denver, and looked ready for the moment from day one as a rookie coming off shoulder surgery. Now, with Dean gone, this is Campbell’s position next to Zack Baun. The Eagles finally have the kind of stability at linebacker we’ve been waiting for. Getting Campbell where they did in the 2025 draft was a steal, and I think he makes a Pro Bowl leap this season.