By this time tomorrow, there should be a new Philadelphia Eagle.
The NFL draft kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. and runs through Saturday evening. The Eagles have eight total picks, including four in the top 100 of this draft.
Their top pick is at No. 23 overall and we’ve spent the last few months speculating about who they might pick in that spot.
So for one last time, here’s a mock draft roundup:
Dave Zangaro, NBC Sports Philadelphia
23. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
What they said: “Yeah, I’m sticking with Iheanachor. In my last mock draft, I had the Eagles picking Iheanachor and I’m not moving off of that. He just feels like an Eagles pick to me. Iheanachor (6-6, 321) might be a tad raw but his ceiling is exceptionally high. And as the Eagles look to find Lane Johnson’s eventual replacement, they should be taking a big swing at a player who has great potential. Iheanachor fits that bill. He needs some refinement but he does have high-level college starting experience already and the frame and athleticism to make you think he has a very bright future.”
My take on the pick: Great pick from a smart (and handsome) fella.
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23. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
What they said: “The Eagles have injury questions surrounding 60 percent of their offensive line with Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson, and Miller becomes the heir apparent at right tackle that the Eagles have been hoping to find for a few years now. Miller might be closest to a sure thing among all the offensive tackles in this draft. A definite high-floor guy based on his experience, his refined technique and his versatility to swing inside and play guard if needed, which just could be where he starts out. Miller is just a solid, prospect who started four years at Clemson and made 1st-team all-ACC three times. As close to a finished product as there is among all the o-linemen in this draft. For all the talk about how much Howie Roseman loves drafting offensive linemen in the first round, he hasn’t taken any since Andre Dillard seven years ago, and he hasn’t even taken any offensive players in the first round since DeVonta Smith in 2021. If Miller is on the board, he makes too much sense for Roseman to pass up.”
My take on the pick: I get this pick but I don’t love it. Miller should have a relatively high floor in the NFL. He has a ton of experience after starting 54 games in college. I would rather take a bigger swing on a guy like Iheanachor but I’d understand if the Eagles felt there was too much risk in that selection.
Mike Mulhern, NBC Sports Philadelphia
18. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
What they said: “Proctor, the last of the remaining highly rated offensive linemen available, falls within range for a trade up and the Eagles make their move. We’ve seen how aggressive Howie Roseman is when a prospect he deems elite is still on the board sticking out (See Cooper DeJean in 2024 and Jihaad Campbell in 2025). The Eagles general manager does everything he can to move up to land his man, and in this case, the price isn’t too steep. The Eagles drop down 29 spots in the third round and give up a pick at the tail end of round four. Some fans will likely get excited hoping this move is for Kenyon Sadiq, but I can’t see the Eagles changing their ethos that much. Taking a linebacker like Campbell last year was a different story. They saw untapped potential off the edge. Sadiq is simply an uber-athletic tight end without the production to match. The Eagles struggled last season because of the offensive line. It needs to be fortified and Proctor screams Eagles pick. Still only 20 years old, he has elite traits, size, and an All-Pro ceiling.”
My take on the pick: In this trade, the Eagles gave up picks 23, 68 and 137 to get back 18 and 97. Mike is normally spot-on in his final mock draft and this is the type of trade-up I could see the Eagles making. Roseman has been patient before but he’s always eager to trade up and land a player he covets. Mike lays out a compelling case for why that could be Proctor this year.
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22. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
What they said: “The Eagles are looking down the road, in the not-so-distant future, where the team’s uber-talented offensive line will need some new blood. Proctor slipped down the board just enough for us to pull the trigger on this deal, sacrificing a fourth-round compensatory pick to move up a spot to nab the 2nd-team All-American tackle. The Eagles had Proctor in for a Top 30 visit. This young man is a prototypical mass of humanity, a player nearly impossible to move off his spot. A player this big and strong shouldn’t be around in the 20s, but where Proctor leaves GMs wanting is when it comes to lateral movement. Quicker edge rushers tend to have their way with him. This inconsistency could lead to an eventual move inside to guard, where the Eagles also need help.”
My take on the pick: In this trade, the Eagles gave up picks 23 and 137 to move up just one spot. They have done this slight move up before to ensure they get their guy so I could see it again. And, obviously, it would be way better to get Proctor at 22 than a bigger move up to 18.
15. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
What they said: “I’m expecting a big trade market for the 16th overall pick, with teams looking to move ahead of the Lions for an offensive tackle. The Eagles trade up one spot higher to beat the competition for Proctor.”
My take on the pick: I get why teams would want to get ahead of the Lions at 17 to draft a tackle but it wouldn’t be cheap for the Eagles to move from 23 to 15.
23. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
What they said: “This pick came down to Sadiq or Max Iheanachor, and I think most would assume the tackle to have the edge. But the Eagles are in the market for a pass-catching weapon for 2026, too, and don’t have a long-term solution at tight end. Sadiq would address both issues.”
My take on the pick: It would be fascinating if the Eagles were on the clock at 23 with the choice between Sadiq and Iheanachor. The value of Sadiq might just win out. He’s the best tight end in this draft and as much as the Eagles need to figure out their tackle of the future, it would be more than tempting to just take Sadiq. And there’s a chance it would be true to their board as well.
23. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
What they said: “Lane Johnson is nearing the end of a spectacular run at right tackle. Freeling is a work in progress, but his talent and tools would shine in the Eagles’ developmental system.”
My take on the pick: There’s a lot of buzz about Freeling going much earlier than pick 23. He has the frame (6-7, 315) and athleticism to be a really strong prospect but started just 18 games (all at left tackle) at Georgia. He does fit a mold of the type of player the Eagles would like but it seems unlikely he’ll be available without a trade up.
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15. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
What they said: “The Eagles jump up eight spots here to get ahead of the offensive line run. Freeling really came along in the second half of the 2025 season and has the size and athleticism to hang on the left side. His improved strength and cleaner hands will make him a clean fit on the right side as Lane Johnson’s heir apparent as well. The Eagles are going to try and bolster their offense as much as they can, especially with how the winds of their contracts are currently blowing. Getting a possible high-end offensive tackle in the teens would go a long way in bolstering an Eagles offense that is going through plenty of changes.”
My take on the pick: Yeah, this is more realistic if the Eagles were going to land Freeling. But a trade from 23 to 15 wouldn’t come cheap. Based on the classic trade value chart, the difference between picks 23 and 15 is about the value of a late second-round pick.
11. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Projected trade: Dolphins receive No. 23 and a 2027 first-round pick; Eagles receive No. 11
What they said: “Already assured—or as close to assured as the Eagles can be—that A.J. Brown will move to New England for a 2027 first-round pick, the Eagles can be comfortable dealing future draft capital to move up for one of the last high quality players on this board. Howie Roseman has been a vacuum for top defensive talent out of elite schools. Downs will help mitigate the loss of Reed Blankenship in free agency and will give Vic Fangio a chance to mix up his zone looks. Downs can become Malcolm Jenkins 2.0 for an Eagles team that is positioning itself into a new era. The Eagles can come down to swoop ahead of the safety-needy Cardinals.”
My take on the pick: This is a massive trade-up for a position the Eagles have never taken in the first round. Downs is an excellent player and is worthy of a top-10 pick so the value at 11 is there, but the thought of the Eagles trading away their 2027 first-round pick to move up for a safety just doesn’t seem likely, especially not with plenty of other long-term needs like offensive tackle and wide receiver.
23. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
What they said: “Iheanachor is still relatively new to football, playing it for the first time in 2022. But he is one of the players with the biggest upside in the first round. Considering he is still growing and learning, this could be a home run for the Eagles if they are patient. Iheanachor could be the heir apparent to Lane Johnson, who turns 36 in a few weeks.”
My take on the pick: I picked Iheanachor at 23 too, so I obviously think this pick makes sense. But I thought it was interesting how the tackles went off the board in this mock. Spencer Fano was off the board first at 6 to the Browns, Francis Mauigoa went at 11 to the Dolphins, the Lions traded up to 13 to take Kadyn Proctor, the Texans traded up to 19 to take Blake Miller and the Steelers took Monroe Freeling at 21. This is lower than many think Freeling would go and I wonder if he fell into this range, if the Eagles wouldn’t be tempted to go get him.