The Eagles did well in free agency to retain several key contributors. 

Darius Slay, James Bradberry, Fletcher Cox, and Brandon Graham will all return to Philadelphia in 2023. However, CJ Gardner-Johnson, Marcus Epps, Isaac Seumalo, and Javon Hargrave all headed for greener pastures. The Eagles will be fine, but the depth needs to be replenished.

I decided to try and create a realistic draft for the Eagles to address these issues. I created a mock using Pro Football Network's mock draft.

Round 1 Pick 10: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois

Witherspoon would be the perfect addition to the Eagles' aging secondary. 

Darius Slay is 32 and James Bradberry will soon turn 30. Behind those two, the Eagles do not have much to be excited about. 

Zech McPhearson, Greedy Williams, and Josh Jobe make up the depth of the team currently. 

Witherspoon is a true shutdown corner who's aggressive and not afraid to tackle. The young corner was a crucial part of an elite Illinois pass defense in 2022. 

Witherspoon finished the 2022 season with 41 tackles, three interceptions, and 14 passes defended. 

Witherspoon could eventually be a starting corner on the outside but has experience in the slot as well. 

Round 1 Pick 30: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee

The Eagles already have two starting tackles, but depth is crucial here. 

The team lost backup tackle Andre Dillard to the Titans, and starting guard Isaac Seumalo bolted to Pittsburgh. 

Wright started at right tackle for the Volunteers in 2022 and did not allow a single sack. Wright has the perfect size to play tackle in the NFL, standing at 6'6", 335 lbs. 

Wright would be a fill-in for Lane Johnson or Jordan Mailata, or could potentially play guard as well. 

Wright is quickly rising up draft boards, so he would be a steal here. 

Round 2 Pick 62: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M

Johnson has great size, standing at 6'3", and 200 pounds. Johnson is a bruising safety who is a talented blitzer and rarely misses tackles. 

Johnson consistently finds ways to meet running backs at the line of scrimmage and does not shy away from physicality. 

The Eagles lost CJ Gardner-Johnson and Marcus Epps and replaced them with Terrell Edmunds and Justin Evans. 

Johnson would add much-needed depth here and could potentially push for a starting gig. 

Trade: Eagles trade Pick 94 and a 2024 5th-round pick, to the Colts for Pick 106 and Pick 169. 

I got the sim to accept this trade, and I really could see the Eagles pulling a similar move. 

As it stands, the Eagles pick at number 94 and don't pick again until number 219. I felt that was too long to go without picking, and I can't see Howie Roseman sitting idle for that long. 

Round 4 Pick 106: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State

Reed is a speedy receiver who could be a viable slot guy in the league. 

In 2022 for the Spartans, Reed collected 55 catches for 636 yards and five touchdowns. 

The Eagles have two star receivers in AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, but don't have much behind that duo. 

Quez Watkins is an average player, but Reed has the potential to develop even further. Reed is a threat after the catch and on screens. Even though he's just 6'0", he has shown an ability to make contested catches. 

Round 5 Pick 169: Moro Ojomo, DT, Texas

Ojomo was an excellent run-stuffer for the Longhorns. While he's slightly undersized to be a traditional 4-3 defensive tackle, he makes up for it with an endless motor and impressive football IQ. 

The Eagles already have Javon Hargrave's replacement in Jordan Davis, but the depth is very shallow. Ojomo could develop into a very solid rotational piece on the defensive line. 

Round 7 Pick 219: Nick Herbig, EDGE, Wisconsin

Herbig is the definition of a project pass-rusher. 

Herbig had great production in college, collecting 18 sacks over two seasons. However, he is undersized to play 4-3 defensive end in the NFL. 

Herbig is also a one-trick-pony, who specializes in rushing the passer. It remains to be seen if he could handle NFL blockers, but he is worth the gamble at this stage of the draft. The Eagles need pass-rushing depth. 

Round 7 Pick 248: Alex Forsyth, OL, Oregon 

If Forsyth falls this far, the Eagles should absolutely select him. 

The offensive lineman is capable of lining up at either guard position or at center, and has the size to stick in the league. 

Forsyth probably won't replace Seumalo as the starter, but he could crack the roster and see occasional snaps. 

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Final Thoughts: The Eagles should still be a contender in 2023. Even after losing several key contributors, the roster is still in the top-half of the league in terms of talent. 

A solid 2023 NFL Draft could ensure that the Eagles do not take a step back after a Super Bowl appearance in 2022.