June 29, 2026, 3:44 p.m. ET

The NFL Draft may have wrapped up a few months ago, but the work hasn’t ended. For the Philadelphia Eagles‘ scouting department, the break is over. That’s how successful organizations stay successful. Once fans’ focus shifted to the coming NFL season, scouts shifted to team needs and the next draft class.

The college football season is just around the corner, and personnel departments across the league are assembling their early watch lists. The tight end is one position worth monitoring in Philadelphia. If nothing changes before the Eagles report to the NovaCare Complex for training camp, they’ll carry eight tight ends on the roster: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, E.J. Jenkins, Cameron Latu, Johnny Mundt, Stone Smartt, Dae’Quan Wright, and second-round rookie Eli Stowers.

On paper, that’s excellent depth. Looking a little closer, however, reveals some uncertainty. Five members of that group are entering contract years, while Stowers is the only tight end currently signed beyond the next two seasons. Philadelphia could ultimately retain some of those veterans, but the long-term picture remains unsettled.

That’s why it makes sense to begin evaluating the next wave of prospects now. Philadelphia will like what it finds. There are receivers. There are blockers, and there are the rare hybrids that do both equally proficiently.

Jamari Johnson quietly emerged from Oregon’s talented offense despite sharing the spotlight with Kenyon Sadiq. Now that Sadiq has moved on to the NFL, Johnson has an opportunity to become one of the nation’s premier tight ends. His combination of size, athleticism, and receiving ability gives him legitimate Day 1 potential.

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Green may possess the highest upside in this class. At 6-foot-6 with outstanding speed and body control, he creates matchup problems all over the field. Seven touchdown receptions last season showcased his nose for the end zone, and another productive campaign could cement his status as a first-round prospect.

Carter has drawn comparisons to Harold Fannin Jr. because of his ability to stretch defenses as a receiving tight end. He’s an explosive athlete who consistently creates separation, though NFL teams will want to see continued improvement as an in-line blocker before investing premium draft capital.

Foley enters the season as one of the more intriguing sleepers in the class. After earning First-Team All-American Athletic Conference honors at Tulsa, he transferred to Louisville, hoping to prove his production would translate against tougher competition. His size and red-zone ability should keep scouts interested throughout the fall.

Few tight ends can match Brahmer’s physical profile. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 255 pounds, he presents a nightmare matchup near the goal line. Following a productive career at Iowa State, he’ll now test himself in the Big Ten while catching passes at Penn State.

Hasley has quietly become one of the ACC’s most productive returning tight ends. A two-time Academic All-ACC selection and an honorable mention all-conference performer, he combines dependable hands with improving route-running ability. If he continues developing as a blocker, his draft stock could rise significantly.

Worth noting

The Eagles may enter next offseason feeling comfortable with their tight end room. Eli Stowers could quickly establish himself, Dallas Goedert could remain in Philadelphia, or another player currently on the roster could emerge. Even so, that’s never stopped the Eagles from preparing ahead of time.

Howie Roseman has built one of the NFL’s deepest rosters by anticipating future needs rather than reacting to them. With several tight ends approaching uncertain futures beyond 2026, don’t be surprised if Philadelphia’s scouts spend plenty of Saturdays evaluating this talented group throughout the college football season.