The Philadelphia Eagles face an uncertain offseason on the offensive line with legendary tackle Lane Johnson and All-Pro guard Landon Dickerson contemplating their futures.
Addressing the offensive line is expected to be a priority for general manager Howie Roseman in the 2026 NFL draft — which is why it isn’t a surprise to see one ESPN draft expert project the Eagles to take Johnson’s successor.
In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Field Yates has the Eagles landing Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at No. 23 overall in the first round.
“The Eagles have work to do along the offensive line this offseason, especially with the injury issues that 35-year-old right tackle Lane Johnson had in 2025,“ Yates wrote. ”Iheanachor had a great week at the Senior Bowl that fortified his status as one of the highest-upside players in this class. He has terrific size at 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds, plus his nifty footwork allows him to hold up in pass protection.
“Iheanachor will need time to develop, as he did not play high school football and must refine his technique. (He took nine penalties in 2025, too.) Philly would be an ideal landing spot since he can sit and learn behind a future Hall of Famer for at least a year.”
Iheanachor is an ascending prospect after putting together a stellar week at the Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound blocker was dominant at times during one-on-one drills and team sessions, showing off his rare combination of length and athleticism.
Iheanachor, a former high school basketball player, needs some work, as Yates noted. And he wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn from offensive line guru Jeff Stoutland, who left the team earlier this month after spending 13 seasons in Philadelphia.
But if Johnson comes back for at least one more season, Iheanachor could be a perfect first-round project for new OL coach Chris Kuper to develop for the future.