Eagles 2026 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Philadelphia Replaces Reed Blankenship

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially two weeks away as teams around the league are finalizing their draft boards. The Philadelphia Eagles will have a few holes to fill on their roster after having several starters poached in free agency. Now it’s up to Eagles general manager Howie Roseman to work his magic and reload the roster ahead of another season with Super Bowl expectations.

One of the biggest voids remaining on Philadelphia’s roster is at safety. The Eagles watched former starting safety Reed Blankenship depart in free agency and have yet to truly find his replacement. How will Roseman address one of the top needs on Philadelphia’s defense? Find out in the eighth version of my 2026 seven-round NFL mock draft for the Eagles!

Trade! Eagles trade a 2026 first-round pick (23rd overall) and a 2026 third-round pick (98th overall) to the Panthers for a 2026 first-round pick (19th overall).

Round 1, Pick 19: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

The Eagles have done a lot of homework on this year’s talented safety class. In recent years, Roseman hasn’t been afraid to trade up and get aggressive in the first round for a player that he likes. Given that the Cowboys could be looking to select a safety with the 20th overall pick, the Eagles leap ahead of their division rival in this scenario.

Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman is much more than just the next member of the “Exciting Whites.” Thieneman turned heads with his performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, which earned him a Relative Athletic Score of 9.71. Yet Thieneman isn’t just an explosive athlete, he also has plenty of starting experience and the ability to be a foundational player at safety for the Eagles.

Round 2, Pick 54: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

Nolan Smith Jr. is heading into the fourth year of his rookie contract. Arnold Ebiketie and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka signed one-year deals with the Eagles in free agency. Outside of Jalyx Hunt, Philadelphia is lacking a long-term option at edge rusher. UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence could be the answer that Roseman has been searching for.

Lawrence checks all of the boxes that Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio looks for with his size, athleticism and play personality. Yet the inconsistencies with his discipline against the run could cause him to fall to day two. If Lawrence is available when Philadelphia is on the clock with the 54th overall pick, Roseman would likely run up the draft card himself.

Trade! Eagles trade a 2026 third-round pick (68th overall) to the Steelers for a 2026 third-round pick (85th overall) and a 2026 fourth-round pick (121st overall).

Round 3, Pick 85: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State

After giving up their extra third-round pick in a move up for Thieneman, Roseman works his magic again to recoup an extra fourth-round pick after a slight move back. Given that the future of star wide receiver A.J. Brown is still uncertain, Philadelphia could opt to address the position early in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst is a player that the Eagles have been linked to and his ceiling could be among the highest in this year’s draft class. At 6’4”, 206 lbs. and a time of 4.42 seconds in the 40-yard dash, Hurst brings an intriguing blend of size and speed at wide receiver. Despite going to a small school, Hurst has a big time skillset and one that the Eagles could view as the perfect compliment (or replacement) for Brown moving forward.

Round 4, Pick 114: Justin Joly, TE, North Carolina State

Philadelphia is essentially running it back with a bunch of dart throws at tight end in 2026. Roseman signed four different tight ends to one-year deals in free agency, headlined by likely starter Dallas Goedert. Yet the Eagles are still lacking a long-term answer at the position and this year’s draft class is loaded with promising tight ends of all different sizes and skillsets.

North Carolina State tight end Justin Joly isn’t going to blow anyone away with his size at just 6’3 1/2” and 241 lbs., yet he makes up for it with his versatility and receiving ability. Joly can line-up all over the field and thrives in contested catch situations. Joly also excels after the catch, where he’s allowed to showcase his toughness. He would be a welcome addition as a long-term option at tight end in Philadelphia.

Round 4, Pick 121: Travis Burke, OL, Memphis

Similar to the tight end room, Roseman elected to run it back at offensive tackle this offseason. Lane Johnson is returning and expected to started at right tackle, while Fred Johnson will once again serve as the team’s swing tackle. But the Eagles have yet to add Johnson’s eventual replacement, although the team has done a ton of homework on this year’s offensive tackle class.

Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke will reportedly visit the Eagles and he’s a player that the fans would quickly fall in love with. At 6’9” and 325 lbs., Burke is built like a prototypical offensive tackle at the next level. Yet Burke’s power and the attitude that he plays with is what makes him so appealing as the successor to Johnson in Philadelphia. He’s a player that will be drafted much earlier than some might expect later this month.

Round 4, Pick 137: Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas

After signing Riq Woolen to a one-year deal, the Eagles don’t necessarily have to address cornerback on the first two days of the event. Yet it would make sense for Philadelphia to add depth at the position on day three. Especially after trading away a cornerback a bit later in this exercise but we’ll get to that shortly.

Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal looks like he was made in a football laboratory and specifically designed to play cornerback. At 6’2”, 203 lbs. with 32 3/4” arms and a Relative Athletic Score of 9.27, Neal checks all of the boxes to be an outside cornerback at the next level. Yet there are still concerns about Neal’s inconsistent technique, which will likely cause him to be selected on day three.

Round 5, Pick 153: Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M

The Eagles opt to double-dip at tight end in a class that is loaded at the position. While Joly doesn’t have the size or blocking ability that some might be looking for in Philadelphia, that certainly isn’t an issue for Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher. At 6’5” and 245 lbs., size isn’t a question for Boerkircher.

Yet there are questions about Boerkircher’s age and his lack of production in college. He’ll be a 25-year-old rookie that was only able to haul in 38 receptions throughout his career at Nebraska and Texas A&M. Despite those concerns, Boerkircher make an immediate impact at the next level as a strong blocker.

Trade! Eagles trade a 2026 fifth-round pick (178th overall) and CB Jakorian Bennett to the Packers for WR Dontayvion Wicks.

Round 6, Pick 197: Uar Bernard, IDL, Nigeria

After adding cornerback depth in the fourth round in Neal, Philadelphia is able to ship out Jakorian Bennett to the Packers for more depth at wide receiver in Dontayvion Wicks. He’ll provide first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion with a familiar face from Green Bay. Yet Philadelphia’s final selection of this mock draft is far more intriguing.

Nigerian interior defensive lineman Uar Bernard exploded onto the scene with his performance at the 2026 IPP Pro Day. Bernard checked in at 6’4” 1/2”, 306 lbs. and posted a 10’10” broad jump, 39” vertical jump and a 40-yard dash of 4.63 seconds, earning him a Relative Athletic Score of 9.90. While Bernard is new to the sport, his rare blend of size and athleticism could be too much to pass up on.