NFL mock draft season is here for the Philadelphia Eagles and the other 27 teams not competing for the Super Bowl.
The Eagles have eight selections in the 2026 NFL draft, including a few projected compensatory picks.
But what will general manager Howie Roseman decide to do with those picks?
There are a lot of moving parts on the Eagles’ roster. Will A.J. Brown be traded? Will Lane Johnson retire? Which of the 20 pending free agents will be re-signed?
Those questions will have answers soon enough. We’ll also find out more about this 2026 class with the pre-draft process starting with next week’s Senior Bowl.
We’ll have plenty of Eagles-only mock drafts in the weeks and months ahead. But here’s Version 1.0.
First round (No. 23 overall): Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Right now, my gut tells me the Eagles won’t trade Brown. So instead of going with a first-round wide receiver, let’s secure Lomu as Johnson’s future successor.
Lomu, Utah’s 6-foot-6, 308-pound stalwart, is as safe as first-round picks come. He didn’t allow a single sack in 2025 after surrendering only two as a first-time starter in 2024.
Second round (No. 54): Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Even if Brown stays, the Eagles could use an injection of youth and versatility at wideout. Bernard, who can play in the slot, outside and even out of the backfield, would give them that.
Bernard is really good in high-traffic areas in the short to intermediate range, and he showcased his reliability as Alabama’s leading receiver in 2025 (64 catches, 862 yards, seven TDs). Bernard would be a perfect WR3 with upside.
Ohio State Buckeyes TE Max Klare (86) prior to a college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini on October 11, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IN.Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Third round (No. 68): Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
If the Eagles took Klare in the second round, I wouldn’t blame them. The 6-foot-5, 243-pound target has been a matchup problem for Big Ten defensive coordinators the last two seasons, recording 94 catches for 1,133 yards at Purdue in 2024 and at Ohio State in 2025.
He’s a threat after the catch. He fights for extra yards. And the former high school QB understands how to find soft spots in zone coverage. Assuming veteran Dallas Goedert is gone in free agency, Klare would be a seamless successor.
Third round (No. 98, comp): Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Quinyon Mitchell has one side of the defense locked down while Cooper DeJean is a menace in the slot. But to keep DeJean where he is, the Eagles need to find a long-term answer at outside CB2. Davis, the 6-foot-4 corner with aggressive man-to-man tape, can be that.
Fourth round (No. 122): Parker Brailsford, IOL, Alabama
Roseman has drafted four Alabama standouts in the last five drafts (Smith, Landon Dickerson, Tyler Steen, Jihaad Campbell). Why not make it six in the last seven?
Brailsford, one of the best centers in college football, could play either spot on the interior. Featured on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” Brailsford is expected to test well at the NFL Combine and could move up and out of this range.
ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 02: Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) celebrates a tackle during the Big 12 Championship game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 02, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Fourth round (No. 137, comp): Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
After taking Drew Mukuba in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Eagles could pair him with another Longhorns safety if Reed Blankenship isn’t re-signed.
Taaffe was a playmaker for Texas, especially in 2024. His 78 tackles and 10 pass breakups helped push the Longhorns to the CFP semifinal.
Fifth round (TBD): Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana
Kamara was integral to Indiana’s national championship and back-to-back CFP appearances. The James Madison transfer racked up 22 tackles for loss over the last two years. Kamara is a little undersized at 6-foot-1, 265 pounds but has a motor and an explosive first step. He could be a late-round diamond in the rough as a rotational, third-down rusher.
Fifth round (No. 179, comp): Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
I think the Eagles are going to take a quarterback, as they have in four of the last seven drafts. And Green would make a ton of sense if he doesn’t rise out of this range.
The 6-foot-6, 224-pounder is a dual-threat QB with a ton of experience. In two years at Boise State and two years at Arkansas, Green racked up 12,063 total yards (9,662 passing, 2,401 rushing) and 94 total touchdowns. He’ll turn 24 years old next season, which puts him on the older side. But there’s a ton of athleticism to work with.