The Eagles could find capable replacements for Adoree’ Jackson next year during the NFL Draft.

Football can be a cruel game. We’ve spent so much time discussing how well (or poorly) Adoree Jackson has performed since joining the Philadelphia Eagles that we sometimes forget he’s a nice guy who’s trying to make a living. Sadly, it isn’t until we see him or one of his peers lying on the turf injured that we think about the latter.

In Week 7, Jackson was lying on the field, and the moment can only be described as scary. A thought then crosses the mind. Gosh, we want him to step up his game. No one wants to see him injured. We certainly don’t ever enjoy hearing about a brain injury.

But, again, this game we love is cruel and unforgiving. Injuries, including concussions, do indeed come with the territory, so once more, we do what we always do. We strive to balance our humanity with objectivity and professionalism.

Jackson will return to the Eagles lineup at some point, but there’s a strong chance that this is a one-and-done stay. Kelee Ringo hasn’t played well, and Philadelphia’s best options for fixing their cornerback concerns revolve around one or two ideas.

They can explore options at the trade deadline. They can try to hold serve with what they have and add a long-term answer in the NFL Draft next April. Let’s say they employ the latter theory. There will be solid options for replacing Jackson (and possibly Ringo).

Here are five individuals who are likely to generate significant buzz as we begin serious talks about the next selection meeting. With a little less than half of the NCAA football season remaining, they may be worth your attention. Trust us on this. The Eagles’ scouting department already knows who these guys are.

Mansoor Delane, LSU Tigers

Guys like Clemson Tigers standout Avieon Terrell will be among the first cornerbacks taken in 2026, but he feels like more of a slot corner. The Eagles already feature Cooper DeJean and Mac McWilliams. Mansoor Delane isn’t just a prototypical outside guy. He might be the best in this class.

Time will tell, but he seems consistent. His sophomore season was very noteworthy. He recorded 44 tackles, four interceptions, and seven pass breakups en route to a 2024 Third-Team All-SEC nod.

D.J. McKinley has played well this season, but the actual test of his brilliance was displayed in 2024. Teams threw at him often while trying to avoid Travis Hunter. He tallied 61 tackles, three interceptions, and eight pass breakups. He could be a riser who’s still on the board during the second day of the draft.

With the Indiana Hoosiers enjoying an upswing, they’re on television more often than they once were. That has shone an extra spotlight on Amare Ferrell. He stands at six-foot-two and tips the scales at 200 pounds. He also seems faster than he does on tape.

Domani Jackson is a track star, literally. He’s also tall and rangy, standing at six feet one and weighing 190 pounds. He began his season at USC with the Trojans before transferring to the Alabama Crimson Tide. He has a chance at being one of the first five cornerbacks who will hear their name called next April.

A.J. Harris, Penn State Nittany Lions

Who are we kidding? The Eagles never grab defensive backs from Penn State, but let’s talk about A.J. Harris anyway. He’s a 2024 Third-Team All-Big Ten nod. He doesn’t pick off a ton of passes, but he’s solid in coverage.

Truth be told, the latter trait is more important. The picks will come. The Eagles need someone who can lock up opposing wideouts, and Harris certainly has the skill set to do that at the professional level.

Worth mentioning: Jaylon Guilbeau, Texas Longhorns

Jaylon Guilbeau blankets opposing receivers and has been one of the SEC’s consistent cover guys. It will be interesting to see how NFL teams value him. If we were to guess, we’d stack him somewhere around the end of the second round and the top of the third.