March 2, 2026, 5:25 a.m. ET
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, outside Acrisure Stadium.This seven-round mock draft for the Eagles Wire focuses on adding players to key positions.The first-round pick is projected to be Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell.Later-round selections include players from LSU, Ohio State, and Western Michigan.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is behind us, and the offseason is nine days from being officially here. All eyes will turn toward the 2026 NFL draft. The first day will feature only the first round, the second day will feature the second and third rounds, and the draft will conclude with the final four rounds on the third day.
This year, the NFL Draft Main Theater and Main Stage will be located just outside Acrisure Stadium on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, placing the Draft at the heart of one of the country’s most recognizable sports districts.
With the new league year fast approaching, we’re releasing our first seven-round mock draft for the Eagles Wire via the PFF draft simulator and sending reinforcements to Baltimore at several key positions on both sides of the football.
Pick 23: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Terrell, an Atlanta native, is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, who also attended Clemson and was a first-round NFL Draft pick in 2020. Terrell finished the 2025 season with a team-high five forced fumbles and 11 pass-breakups. During his three years at Clemson, Terrell accounted for 125 total tackles, 25 passes defended, four sacks, eight forced fumbles, and three interceptions.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Pick 54: A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
Haulcy, a transfer from Houston, led LSU with a total of 88 tackles. He showcased impressive performance during a four-game stretch, achieving double-digit tackles against Ole Miss (13 tackles), South Carolina (12 tackles), Vanderbilt (13 tackles), and Texas A&M (12 tackles). Over the course of 702 defensive snaps, Haulcy recorded three interceptions, four pass breakups, a forced fumble, and one tackle for loss. While in pass coverage for 406 snaps, he allowed only one touchdown and limited opponents to just 24 receptions.
Pick 68: from NYJ — Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Over the last two years, the 6-5, 243-pound tight end has caught 94 passes for 1,173 yards and six touchdowns as an explosive vertical threat.
Pick 98: Compensatory — Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
Over the last four years, the 5-foot-11 wideout caught 208 passes for 2,336 yards and 21 touchdowns in 42 games while earning All-ACC honors twice (first team in 2024 and third team in 2025).
Pick 122: Nadame Tucker, ED, Western Michigan
The 6-foot-3, 240-pound edge rusher could be the next defensive standout from the Mid-American Conference. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound edge rusher could be the next defensive standout from the Mid-American Conference. Tucker was tabbed the winner of the 44th Vern Smith Leadership Award as the top player in the MAC as well as the Defensive Player of the Year. In the eight MAC games, Tucker had 12.0 tackles for loss and a MAC-best nine sacks. The New York, N.Y., native also forced two fumbles and helped the Broncos‘ defense allow just 14.5 points per game
Pick 136: Compensatory Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
An AP, USA Today, and PFF first-team All-America, Stephens started at left guard in all 13 games and made 34 starts in his career.
Pick 151: From ATL Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
The 6’4″, 201-pound wide receiver is an athlete who does a great job of using his frame to box out defenders when the ball arrives. Lane finished his three-year USC career with 99 receptions for 1,363 yards and 18 touchdowns. In 11 games this season, Lane had 49 receptions for 745 yards and four scores.
Pick 179: Compensatory Dametrious Crownover, T, Texas A&M
A former three-star tight end recruit turned right tackle, Crownover impressed at the Senior Bowl and offers elite size, strength, and immense potential. The 6-7, 336-pound offensive tackle has impressive footwork and will have time to develop.