Before providing the Philadelphia Eagles’ 10 best options with the No. 23 decide, it’s necessary to ascertain that the Eagles are unlikely to draft at No. 23. General supervisor Howie Roseman has traded up or down in the first spherical in seven of their previous 10 drafts. That pattern doesn’t make this a futile train, as a result of the Eagles can typically commerce up 1-3 spots simply to make sure they land a desired participant. And they’ll commerce down if there are a number of gamers in a given tier.
There’s additionally a superb probability that the Eagles take any individual they didn’t count on to drop. That occurred final season with Jihaad Campbell and with Quinyon Mitchell in 2024. It’s simpler to have a focused method in the highest half of the draft. The following listing contains 10 gamers who’ve come up in totally different mock draft simulations, though there’s an actual probability that plenty of them are off the board. There might be 15 options to think about and it won’t be adequate. That’s the truth of drafting No. 23. This additionally isn’t rating the probability of the Eagles’ decide, however how I’d rank these 10 options. Debate away in the feedback part…
1. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
This could be the best real looking outcome for the Eagles. He’s a blue-chip participant who is the consensus high prospect at his place. He has an virtually unprecedented athletic profile (6-foot-3, 241 kilos, 4.39-second 40-yard sprint, 43 1/2-inch vertical bounce and 133-inch broad bounce) and is one of many youngest prospects in the draft. The place is a long-term want for the Eagles, and there’s additionally a brief–time period pathway to taking part in time. The knock right here is that it’s not a precedence place. But in the event you focus much less on the “TE” on his profile and extra on offensive ability gamers, it’s a neater case to make. There’s a thought that you simply wait till Day 2 to discover a high-level tight finish, and historical past can be utilized as proof. The success of Brock Bowers in 2024 and the relative success of Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland final season present the upside of a first-round tight finish. Sadiq additionally lacks prolific school manufacturing, however there’s sufficient of a mix of instruments and tape to really feel strongly in Sadiq as a high-level prospect. This would signify the Eagles’ largest funding in a decent finish in the draft since Keith Jackson in 1988.
2. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Howie Roseman places appreciable weight on upside and “tools in the body” when making a first-round choice, and that’s the attraction to Proctor. He has traits that can not be taught: 6-foot-7, 352 kilos, 33 3/8-inch arms with a vertical bounce that lands him in the ninetieth percentile. He began 40 video games in the SEC and is nonetheless solely 20. He’s removed from a completed product, and there’s a lot to work with that this screams “Eagles’ pick” — and a robust one. He may turn into Lane Johnson’s eventual alternative. The inconsistencies in his sport are a priority in scouting reviews, however the high-water mark contains flashes of dominance that present what he can turn into. There’s concern that he won’t be a really perfect match for the brand new Eagles’ scheme and will profile extra as a guard, however I wouldn’t get fixated on a present-day scheme when investing like this. Take the prospect who has the prospect of turning into the best participant. It’s served Roseman nicely earlier than.
3. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
The same sentiment to Proctor applies to Freeling, though they’re several types of gamers. Freeling is 6-foot-7 and 315 kilos with 34 3/4-inch arms and an athletic profile that you simply’ll have a tough time discovering with that body — a 4.93-second 40-yard sprint with a 33 1/2-inch vertical bounce. He began solely 16 video games at Georgia, however he was second-team All-SEC in his first 12 months because the full-time starter and his quickness and energy have been already evident. There’s a lot growth forward of him at age 21. Whether Freeling or Proctor, this decide could be an try at discovering a long-term bookend for the Eagles. Freeling solely has left sort out expertise, though a 12 months of apply on the correct facet may assist with the acclimation course of. This would even be a superb outcome for Roseman.
4. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Among the extensive receivers in this tier, Tyson has the best probability of turning into a high-level starter. He’s 6-foot-2 and 203 kilos and even with out athletic testing, you may see the flexibility to create separation and beat defensive backs. The main knock on him is an harm historical past that has stored him from ending any of his seasons in school. The medical employees would wish to log off on the decide. If they really feel the harm issues might be mitigated (much like Jihaad Campbell final season), then the worth and upside are clear. Tyson had elite manufacturing at Arizona State when he was on the sector, together with 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns in 9 video games final season and 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 video games in 2024. The latest commerce for Dontayvion Wicks mustn’t maintain the Eagles from including a possible difference-maker at extensive receiver, a place the place they haven’t added a rookie in the first two rounds since 2021.
5. Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn
The Eagles’ choice is more likely to go offense so as to add extra younger, cost-controlled gamers on that facet of the ball, and it’s the wise method. But worth is worth — and the Eagles want extra expertise at edge rusher. That’s the place Faulk comes into the equation. Did you want Mykal Williams as a risk final 12 months? Then you’d like Faulk this 12 months. He’s 6-foot-6 and 276 kilos with 34 3/8-inch arms, a 97th-percentile vertical bounce, and 96th-percentile broad bounce. He can play in totally different spots alongside the road of scrimmage and may exchange Jaealan Phillips’ dimension profile among the many younger edge rushers on the depth chart. Faulk had solely 10 sacks in three years at Auburn and was not a dominant cross rusher, however the dimension and traits at age 21, with sufficient glimpses of manufacturing, could be a robust swing for the Eagles to take.
6. Vega Ioane, inside offensive line, Penn State
The concept of taking a guard in the first spherical is not essentially the most interesting choice, besides that Ioane is the clear high inside lineman in the draft and it’s a place the place the Eagles have long-term questions. Landon (*10*)’s harm historical past opens hypothesis about how lengthy he’ll play, and Tyler Steen is coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract and nonetheless has not turn into entrenched because the long-term guard. That’s why you may see the attraction of Iaone, who is 6-foot-4 and 320 kilos with 32 profession begins and was second-team All-American. He’s not a high athlete on the place, however he’s a mauler with unquestioned manufacturing. It’s a down-the-middle decide for a crew that prioritizes constructing the roster inside and outside and offers the Eagles a possible long-term reply at guard.
7. T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
In Dane Brugler’s way-too-early mock draft final April, Parker was projected because the No. 4 decide after a standout 2024 season with 11 sacks and 6 pressured fumbles. He wasn’t as productive in 2025 — he had 5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for losses in 12 video games — however he’s an explosive cross rusher who can play with energy and cease the run. At 6-foot-4 and 263 kilos, he has a ready-made body. The athletic testing gained’t wow you, however he’s going to be an NFL edge rusher and he’s nonetheless solely 21. Comparisons have been made to Bradley Chubb, who thrived in Vic Fangio’s scheme and has been a robust starter in the NFL. My guess is the Eagles go offense, however Parker is definitely worth the consideration.
8. Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana
Cooper’s manufacturing for the nationwide champions will catch your consideration, and at 6-feet and 199 kilos with a 4.42-second 40-yard sprint and 37-inch vertical bounce, there’s additionally a superb mixture of traits. What stands out with Cooper is the big-play potential. He had 30 performs of 20-plus yards through the previous two seasons, and he averaged 21.2 yards per catch in 2024. Last season, he completed with 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns. Penn State supporters who double as Eagles followers certainly keep in mind Cooper’s game-winner in the again of the tip zone. He broke 27 tackles final season, exhibiting what he can do after the catch. The Indiana offense will get a variety of credit score when discussing Cooper, however he was the one making the performs in area. He will get the sting right here over different extensive receivers to think about, comparable to Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion.
9. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Boston is totally different than a lot of the different high receivers due to his dimension and taking part in model. He’s big-bodied (6-foot-4, 212 kilos) with a large catch radius and makes performs on the ball. He didn’t run a 40-yard sprint, so there’s no standardized pace metric for him, however he’s not identified to be a burner. That’s not his sport, and the massive query for Boston is whether or not he can create the separation wanted to excel in the NFL. There are plenty of receivers with this physique sort who’re draft misses due to the dearth of separation, however there are additionally gamers — comparable to what the Eagles noticed with Alshon Jeffery — who can create separation with their our bodies. Boston topped 60 catches and 800 yards in every of the final two seasons, with 20 mixed receiving touchdowns throughout that interval. So, the manufacturing was obvious. If the Eagles really feel he can translate, the dimensions and physicality would give the offense a special dimension on the surface and permit him to enrich DeVonta Smith for years to return. He’s not my favourite receiver in this class, however you may see the attraction.
10. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
A bunch of offensive tackles might be thought-about in this spot, together with Utah’s Caleb Lomu and Arizona State’s Max Ihaeanachor. The upside traits of Lomu and/or Iheanachor might be interesting, however Miller’s seemingly excessive flooring, whereas nonetheless having projectable traits, makes him the protection decide on this listing. He was a four-year starter who was twice first-team All-ACC. He’s 6-foot-7 and 317 kilos with 34 1/4-inch arms and was 87th percentile in the vertical bounce and ninetieth percentile in the broad bounce. Miller has a wrestling background that comes by together with his hand utilization. He’s solely 22, so it’s not as if he’s an previous prospect, however the expertise can typically be used towards a prospect as a result of they’re considered as extra developed than a less-experienced prospect. And it’s not a knock that he’s been virtually solely a proper sort out if that’s his eventual place with the Eagles.
