{"id":863864,"date":"2026-04-11T10:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/863864\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T10:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:16:49","slug":"eagles-7-round-mock-draft-philadelphia-picks-an-a-j-brown-successor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/863864\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles 7-round mock draft: Philadelphia picks an A.J. Brown successor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Philadelphia is 14 months removed from one of the more dominant displays in the Super Bowl<\/a> in recent memory. The Eagles\u2019 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59<\/a> feels like a distant memory after a disappointing end to their 2025 season.<\/p>\n

After that wild-card round loss to the San Francisco 49ers at home, Philadelphia went about making changes to the staff. In-house promotion Kevin Patullo is out as offensive coordinator and in his place is Sean Mannion<\/a>, who previously served as the quarterbacks coach in Green Bay.<\/p>\n

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The roster saw some changes as well, with Nakobe Dean<\/a>, Reed Blankenship<\/a> and trade deadline acquisition Jaelan Phillips<\/a> now playing elsewhere. The team didn\u2019t make many big splash signings but did bring in cornerback Riq Woolen<\/a> on a one-year deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia retained free-agent<\/a> tight end Dallas Goedert<\/a> in a key move to maintain continuity under Mannion on offense. Key starters return on offense but trade rumors <\/a>surrounding A.J. Brown<\/a> have continued through the offseason and may not stop anytime soon.<\/p>\n

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Philadelphia has plenty of draft capital, including extra picks in multiple rounds, which they could use to shore up those losses on defense and potential change on offense. Here\u2019s how the Eagles\u2019 draft could look come April:<\/p>\n

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Round 1, No. 23 overall: Edge Keldric Faulk, Auburn<\/p>\n

The Eagles are in a spot to take the best player available at a few positions of need and Faulk could be the guy at No. 23. The Auburn edge rusher is one of the youngest players in the class with inside-out versatility and plenty of development ahead of him. With Jordan Davis<\/a> secured long-term, he\u2019d be free to rotate in with Moro Ojomo<\/a> and develop over time.<\/p>\n

Round 2, No. 54 overall: G Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon<\/p>\n

Starting guard Landon Dickerson<\/a> reportedly went to Colombia for stem cell therapy earlier this offseason<\/a> to treat his knees and ankles. Philadelphia would be smart to plan for a succession plan sooner rather than later in case his injuries continue to affect his playing time. Pregnon\u2019s not as athletic as Dickerson but he has the anchor and strong hands to be a standout blocker sooner than later.<\/p>\n

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Round 3, No. 68 overall: WR Chris Bell, Louisville<\/p>\n

If not for a late-season ACL injury, Bell could be a fringe first-round pick in this class. Philadelphia can afford to let him slow-play his return during the summer and become a potential successor for A.J. Brown should a trade materialize. Bell is built like a linebacker at 6-foot-2 and 227 pounds but operates all over the formation with impressive speed.<\/p>\n

Round 3, No. 98 overall: TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati<\/p>\n

This is a deep tight end class, especially from Round 3 onward with lots of developmental prospects. Royer brings a prototypical frame at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds with very strong hands. He\u2019s a plus pass blocker who works inline and can develop into a potential heir to Goedert, who signed a one-year deal and will be a free agent again next offseason.<\/p>\n

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Round 4, No. 122 overall: S Michael Taaffe, Texas<\/p>\n

The Eagles spent a Day 2 pick on a Texas safety in 2025. With Blankenship now in Houston<\/a>, they could go back to the Longhorns once again for a depth piece. Taaffe had solid ball production for a college safety and could provide more depth at the position with the No. 2 cornerback spot handled with Woolen\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n

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Round 4, No. 137 overall: OT Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M<\/p>\n

Lane Johnson<\/a> is one of the best right tackles of his generation. Once he hangs up his cleats, he\u2019s a near-lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Philadelphia could find its succession plan in another converted tight end with impressive traits. Crownover needs a lot of work technique-wise but could learn from the best and become a difference-maker in time.<\/p>\n

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Round 5, No. 178 overall: Edge Wesley Williams, Duke<\/p>\n

Philadelphia could use even more edge help due to Jaelan Phillips\u2019 departure<\/a> and Williams is a high-motor edge who uses his bend to get lots of cleanup sacks. He lacks explosiveness, which is why he\u2019ll likely last until the later rounds, but could develop his hand usage to become an effective rotational rusher at the very least.<\/p>\n

Round 6, No. 215 overall:\u00a0 CB Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Woolen is a one-year answer to a problem that may take more time. Dixon played at multiple spots in the secondary during his career with snaps outside, at nickel and at safety. He\u2019s best in Cover 3 scenarios and made plays on the ball consistently (20 PBUs, two INTs in his college career). He\u2019s got prototypical size at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds to develop into a potential option outside if Woolen departs in the future.<\/p>\n

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1. Las Vegas Raiders \u2013 Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana<\/p>\n

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1. Las Vegas Raiders \u2013 Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana<\/p>\n

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2. New York Jets \u2013 Arvell Reese, LB\/DE, Ohio State<\/p>\n

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3. Arizona Cardinals \u2013 David Bailey, OLB\/DE, Texas Tech<\/p>\n

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4. Tennessee Titans \u2013 Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State<\/p>\n

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5. New York Giants \u2013 Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame<\/p>\n

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6. Cleveland Browns \u2013 Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia<\/p>\n

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7. Washington Commanders \u2013 Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State<\/p>\n

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8. New Orleans Saints \u2013 Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State<\/p>\n

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9. Kansas City Chiefs \u2013 Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n

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10. Cincinnati Bengals \u2013 Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon<\/p>\n

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11. Miami Dolphins \u2013 Francis Mauigoa, OT\/G, Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n

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12. Dallas Cowboys \u2013 Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU<\/p>\n

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13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) \u2013 Makai Lemon, WR, USC<\/p>\n

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14. Baltimore Ravens \u2013 Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State<\/p>\n

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15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers \u2013 Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n

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16. Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) \u2013 Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State<\/p>\n

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17. Detroit Lions \u2013 Spencer Fano, OT\/G, Utah<\/p>\n

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18. Minnesota Vikings \u2013 Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n

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19. Carolina Panthers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon<\/p>\n

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20. Dallas Cowboys \u2013 CJ Allen, LB, Georgia<\/p>\n

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21. Pittsburgh Steelers \u2013 Kadyn Proctor, OT\/G, Alabama<\/p>\n

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22. Los Angeles Chargers \u2013 T.J. Parker, DE\/OLB, Clemson<\/p>\n

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23. Philadelphia Eagles \u2013 Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn<\/p>\n

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24. Cleveland Browns \u2013 Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana<\/p>\n

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25. Chicago Bears \u2013 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo<\/p>\n

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26. Buffalo Bills \u2013 Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M<\/p>\n

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27. San Francisco 49ers \u2013 Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah<\/p>\n

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28. Houston Texans \u2013 Blake Miller, OT, Clemson<\/p>\n

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29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Los Angeles Rams) \u2013 Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n

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30. Miami Dolphins (from Denver Broncos) \u2013 Denzel Boston, WR, Washington<\/p>\n

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31. New England Patriots \u2013 Zion Young, DE\/OLB, Missouri<\/p>\n

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32. Seattle Seahawks \u2013 Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson<\/p>\n

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