2026 Philadelphia Eagles Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 9 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: December 30, 2025Executive Summary
Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 9 selections and critical needs at Edge Rusher, Wide Receiver, Offensive Guard. This mock has them addressing their biggest weaknesses while maintaining draft value.
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #25 - Philadelphia Eagles: Kenyon Sadiq, Tight End, Oregon
Rank: #16 overall | Grade: A- | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:San Francisco takes Matayo Uiagalelei to address their fourth-ranked need with a 6-5, 272-pound edge prospect whose rare size-athleticism blend led Oregon's defensive line in sacks. Uiagalelei burst onto the scene in 2024 with 10.5 sacks and 13 TFLs, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors after just one start as a freshman. The 49ers are betting his athletic tools and developing technical refinement can replace the pass-rush production they've lost.
The Fit:Uiagalelei's fluid movement skills and impressive looping ability make him an ideal fit in San Francisco's creative defensive scheme. His flexibility to bend and corner at the top of the rush, combined with sufficient strength to take on blocks and create stalemates, suggests a three-down player rather than a pass-rush specialist. The Gregory Rousseau developmental arc comparison is apt—he needs more consistent physicality, but the physical tools for dominance are present.
Scouting Report:If Kenyon Sadiq was off the board, Philadelphia Eagles could target similar Tight Ends in the first round range.
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Pick #58 - Philadelphia Eagles: Dani Dennis-Sutton, Edge Rusher, Penn State
Rank: #57 overall | Grade: B- | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Jacksonville addresses their top need with Chris Johnson, whose zone-coverage awareness and ability to bait quarterbacks into dangerous throws have made him the highest-graded corner in PFF's metrics through the early season. Johnson's 97-yard pick-six against California proved the playmaking ability translates against Power Five competition, while his three interceptions and 146 career return yards demonstrate ball-hawking consistency. The Jaguars are adding a secondary playmaker.
The Fit:Johnson's patient press technique and use of the sideline as an extra defender give Jacksonville a corner who can thrive in their coverage scheme. His outstanding anticipation smothers short and intermediate routes before separation develops, while his proven special teams contribution adds immediate value beyond defense. The 4.55 forty-time raises concerns about long speed against NFL burners, but his instincts and technique-first approach should compensate in zone-heavy packages.
Scouting Report:If Dani Dennis-Sutton was off the board, Philadelphia Eagles could target similar Edge Rushers in the second round range.
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Pick #69 - Philadelphia Eagles: Caleb Tiernan, Offensive Tackle, Northwestern
Rank: #67 overall | Grade: B- | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Cleveland addresses their third-ranked need with Caleb Tiernan, a Northwestern tackle whose foot quickness and 30 consecutive starts provide the reliability and experience the Browns covet. Tiernan's basketball background manifests in his body control—he rarely gets caught leaning or off-balance—and his eight-game streak without allowing a quarterback hit in 2023 validates the pass-protection technique. The Academic All-Big Ten honoree represents the smart, reliable lineman Cleveland needs.
The Fit:Tiernan's ballet-like agility in his kick slide to mirror speed rushers and his anchor strength against power rushers give Cleveland a versatile tackle who can protect from either side. His hand technique looks like a boxing instructor's dream with precise timing and violent punch delivery, while his mental processing handles complex protection schemes against late-arriving blitzers. The tall frame creates leverage concerns against low-pad defenders, but his nasty finisher mentality in the run game adds value.
Scouting Report:If Caleb Tiernan was off the board, Philadelphia Eagles could target similar Offensive Tackles in the Day 2-3 range.
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Pick #98 - Philadelphia Eagles: DJ McKinney, Cornerback, Colorado
Rank: #103 overall | Grade: C | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Atlanta grabs the draft's elite run-stopping nose tackle in Dontay Corleone, whose 91.6 PFF run-defense grade since 2022 leads all FBS defensive tackles nationally. Corleone's story—Cincinnati kid raised by single mother transformed from three-star recruit to preseason All-American—represents the work ethic and determination that outlasts pure talent. The Falcons are adding a player whose scheme versatility as gap finder, stunter, and two-gapper makes him unpredictable for offensive lines.
The Fit:Corleone's powerful hands that control and discard blockers with violent jolts and his exceptional lateral movement for a 320-pound nose tackle give Atlanta an interior force who impacts plays beyond his gap. His natural nose for the football through traffic and turnover creation (3 forced fumbles, 2 recoveries) add playmaking dimension, while his Mason Graham-like run-defense dominance provides elite-level contributions immediately. The limited height at 6-1 creates occasional leverage issues, but his pass-rush ability (6 sacks) adds surprising versatility.
Scouting Report:If DJ McKinney was off the board, Philadelphia Eagles could target similar Cornerbacks in the Day 2-3 range.
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Pick #126: Zxavian Harris (Defensive Line, Ole Miss) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #136: Lander Barton (Inside Linebacker, Utah) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #149: Jalon Kilgore (Safety, South Carolina) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #179: Jamarion Miller (Running Back, Alabama) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #207: Duce Robinson (Wide Receiver, Florida State) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.---
Philadelphia Eagles Draft Class Summary
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