Eagles 2026 7-Round Mock Draft 7.0: Connecting the Dots
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has been wheeling and dealing to kickoff the new league year. While Roseman has made plenty of moves to fill Philadelphia’s biggest holes on the roster, there is still plenty of work to be done. The 2026 NFL Draft is quickly approaching as Roseman and his staff continue to prepare next month’s event.
The two most exclusive interactions that teams can have with prospects during the pre-draft process are formal meetings at the NFL Scouting Combine and 30 visits (or top-30 visits). Here’s an explanation of what each visit entails and why they’re so valuable:
Formal Meetings: Each NFL team is allowed to schedule up to 45 formal meetings at the NFL Scouting Combine. It’s an in-person meeting that is just under 20 minutes long and allows the most important decision-makers on each team to sit down with a prospect and ask questions, review film and draw plays on the whiteboard.
30 Visits: The most exclusive interaction of them all during the pre-draft process. This visit allows NFL teams to host up to 30 non-local prospects at their team facility for interviews, medical exams and more. Essentially anything except on-field work can be conducted during this visit.
While the Eagles broke their trend of drafting players that they hosted on 30 visits last year, the previous five years tell a different story. Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Tyler Steen, Kelee Ringo, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Jalyx Hunt and several other players that Philadelphia has selected in recent years had pre-draft visits with the team.
Therefore, it’s still important to keep an eye on these interactions and try to put all of the pieces to the puzzle together. That’s exactly what I’m going to attempt to do in this mock draft, as I’ll only select from a limited batch of players that have reportedly had a formal meeting or a 30 visit with the Eagles in 2026.
Which players has Philadelphia focused on this year? Find out in the seventh version of my 2026 seven-round NFL mock draft for the Eagles!
Round 1, Pick 23: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
It’s almost April and we still haven’t gained any clarity regarding the A.J. Brown situation. If anything, the situation has become even more muddied with the arrival of Hollywood Brown and the Eagles possibly postponing trade talks with the New England Patriots until after June 1st, when Brown’s dead cap hit would be spread out over two seasons.
Therefore, if there is the slightest bit of uncertainty about Brown’s future in Philadelphia, the Eagles have to address wide receiver early. Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. has enjoyed a meteoric rise during the pre-draft process and reportedly visited the Eagles earlier this month. Cooper would fit well next to DeVonta Smith for the foreseeable future in Philadelphia.
Round 2, Pick 54: Caleb Tiernan, OL, Northwestern
Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is returning next season. Yet it’s fair to wonder how much more gas is left in the tank for the soon-to-be 36-year-old. There’s a significant drop-off in talent at offensive tackle in this year’s draft class after the first two rounds. Northwestern offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan is a player that Philadelphia has done their homework on.
Tiernan had a formal meeting with the Eagles at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. While some believe that Tiernan should move inside to guard at the next level due to his lack of length (32 1/4” arms), I believe that he would thrive as a swing tackle in Philadelphia before eventually replacing Johnson at right tackle. If the Eagles want to land an offensive tackle with starting upside, selecting Tiernan on day two might be their last chance to do so.
Round 3, Pick 68: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
The Eagles have a functional trio of edge rushers including Nolan Smith Jr., Jalyx Hunt and new addition Arnold Ebiketie. Yet Hunt is the only player in Philadelphia’s trio that is under contract beyond next season. The Eagles have until May 1st to exercise the fifth-year option in Smith’s rookie deal.
Roseman and his staff have done a ton of work on Penn State edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton. The Eagles met with him at the Senior Bowl, had a formal meeting with him at the NFL Scouting Combine and will host him on a 30 visit. “DDS” is 6’6”, 256 lbs. and checks all of the boxes from an athletic testing standpoint. He would fit in well as a building block in Philadelphia’s edge rusher group.
Round 3, Pick 98: Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
Philadelphia’s safety room is going to look much different in 2026. While Andrew Mukuba is expected to return as a starter, it’s unclear who will line-up next to him. Reed Blankenship signed with the Houston Texans and the Eagles traded Sydney Brown to the Atlanta Falcons. While Marcus Epps is currently the projected second starter, Philadelphia is keeping a close eye on an intriguing prospect.
South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore did it all for the Gamecocks. While Kilgore primarily lined up in the slot, he has the versatility to play anywhere in the secondary. Kilgore would push to start next to Mukuba while providing Vic Fangio with the flexibility to get creative on the back end of Philadelphia’s defense.
Round 4, Pick 114: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
The Eagles didn’t make any splashes at tight end in free agency, as Roseman is opting to run it back with Dallas Goedert and several other players on one-year deals. Therefore, Philadelphia still doesn’t have a long-term answer at the position. Georgia tight end Oscar Delp has a wide projected range in mock drafts but could help the Eagles.
Delp unknowingly played all of last season with an hairline fracture in his foot, which was discovered during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He reportedly had a formal meeting with the Eagles at the event and put on a show at Georgia’s pro day. Delp has the upside to become a three-down tight end at the next level and could be the long-term answer behind Goedert in Philadelphia.
Round 4, Pick 137: Kaleb Proctor, IDL, Southeastern Louisiana
The Eagles signed Jordan Davis to a massive contract extension, yet Jalen Carter and Moro Ojomo are heading into the final year of their rookie contracts. While the Eagles are expected to exercise Carter’s fifth-year option, Ojomo will likely be an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Ty Robinson wasn’t able to carve out a role during his rookie season and the Eagles could look to add competition.
Southeastern Louisiana defensive tackle Kaleb Proctor isn’t the biggest name but he took advantage of his opportunity at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Proctor ran the 40-yard dash in 4.79 seconds and showed off his explosiveness with a 33” vertical jump and a 9’5” broad jump. He also had a formal meeting with the Eagles in Indianapolis.
Round 5, Pick 153: Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
While the Eagles hope that Andrew Mukuba is a long-term answer at safety, he’s returning from a fractured ankle. As previously mentioned, Philadelphia hasn’t exactly made any other long-term investments at the position and could opt to double-dip at safety in this year’s draft.
Texas safety Michael Taaffe played with Mukuba in 2024 and the former teammates could be reunited in Philadelphia. Taaffe has plenty of starting experience and would give the Eagles a formidable safety trio alongside Mukuba and Kilgore moving forward. Taaffe had a formal meeting with the Eagles at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Round 5, Pick 178: Ar’maj Reed-Adams, OL, Texas A&M
Eagles starting left guard Landon Dickerson flirted with retirement this offseason and Tyler Steen is heading into the final year of his rookie contract. Philadelphia needs to invest along the interior of the offensive line in April and Texas A&M Ar’maj Reed-Adams is an intriguing target on day three of the event.
Reed-Adams is an older prospect at 24-years old, which could cause him to fall. Yet his age could be an advantage for the Eagles, as he brings nearly 2,500 snaps of experience to the NFL, including time at left guard, right guard and right tackle. According to Pro Football Focus, Reed-Adams allowed four sacks in six seasons. He had a formal meeting with the Eagles at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Round 6, Pick 197: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
The Eagles watched as Nakobe Dean signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. Philadelphia already invested in Dean’s replacement, Jihaad Campbell, in last year’s draft. Yet with everyone being bumped up the depth chart, the Eagles could look to fill a hole on day three. Philadelphia has also drafted four linebackers over the last four years.
LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. was a top recruit coming out of high school and was supposed to be a game-changer for the Tigers. Yet Perkins is a bit undersized and dealt with a torn ACL in 2024. I could see the Eagles betting on his upside and taking a chance on Perkins after having a formal meeting with him at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.