I do that simulation column yearly to form of monitor the modifications in Eagles wants, gamers draft shares, and doable decide motion. We’re months and months away from the draft, so issues are positively topic to alter with exhibition video games, non-public exercises, interviews, and the mix nonetheless forward. However because it stands right this moment, right here is how I might navigate the Eagles eight picks within the 2026 draft.
Simulation run utilizing the Professional Soccer Focus Mock Draft Simulation. No trades made.
Choose 1.23: T.J. Parker, Edge Defender, Clemson
The Eagles have some rising stars at edge defender proper now: Jalyx Hunt turned in an thrilling second season and Nolan Smith appears to be like stable when he’s wholesome. Not solely are neither a positive factor, the Eagles are additionally probably shedding Jaelan Phillips to free company. It wouldn’t be loopy for the group to exit and discover a rookie who can contribute on day one dashing the passer.
T.J. Parker is a stout, athletic defender who can play each down for the Eagles protection. He’s a powerful run defender and has a ton of juice getting after the passer. With 24 sacks in three years beginning, he may do a greater job changing pressures into sacks however his manufacturing may look a lot better as a part of a deep rotation in Philly.
Choose 2.54: Daylen Everette, Cornerback, Georgia
The Eagles must take some swings to discover a beginning outdoors cornerback. Daylen Everette has the athleticism and physicality to be a beginning NFL cornerback. He’s uncooked, however his expertise is apparent and he brings it on each rep. Notable is that he’s an distinctive run defender that Georgia performed throughout their protection, however he noticed nearly all of his snaps as an outdoor cornerback.
There could be a studying curve for him, however with the suitable teaching he could possibly be a steal within the second spherical.
Choose 3.68: Elijah Sarratt, Large Receiver, Indiana
The Eagles now have a brand new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion. What his offense appears to be like like is to be seen, however he received nearly all of his NFL teaching and taking part in expertise in offenses that deployed a big selection of cross catching choices and threw the ball lots. It doesn’t imply the Eagles will hastily throw the ball 600 occasions, but it surely may imply their passing recreation could possibly be extra various than simply feeding DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown between purple zones after which drawing up performs for Dallas Goedert.
Elijah Sarratt may not ever be a prime receiver in an NFL offense, however he has the juice to be an distinctive WR3 or stable WR2. He has nice ball expertise, arms, and physicality. Sarratt is just not a burner, and depends lots on chemistry with the quarterback to get targets. Whereas at Indiana, Sarratt caught 23 touchdowns in two years as a result of his quarterbacks trusted him in tight spots.
Within the NFL he would profit from taking part in as a giant slot receiver who may match up on smaller or slower defenders and have the sector stretched by a man like DeVonta Smith. He could possibly be an amazing intermediate menace within the new look Eagles offense.
Choose 3.98: Brian Parker II, Offensive Sort out, Duke
There are whispers that Lane Johnson could possibly be hanging it up this offseason. If he does, proper sort out shoots to the highest want for the Eagles this spring. For now, Brian Parker II makes a ton of sense as a day two decide who may compete for beginning time as a rookie. Parker is an extended, agile sort out who has began nearly all of his time at Duke at proper sort out. He stands to placed on some weight and power on the NFL degree, however he has the instruments to thrive in the suitable offense.
Choose 4.122: Mike Washington Junior, Working Again, Arkansas
The Eagles may have a gap at RB2 this offseason. Mike Washington Junior can fill it. Constructed like a linebacker, Washington was the most effective gamers within the nation at producing yards after contact within the Arkansas offense. He’s a bruising again with burning straight line velocity. He could be a devastating complement to Saquon Barkley within the Eagles run recreation.
Choose 4.136: Pat Coogan, Middle, Indiana
Manifesting this decide together with most different fanbases within the NFL who find out about Coogan. The dude goes to be an excellent participant early in his profession and play for a very long time.
Choose 5.151: Dae’Quan Wright, Tight Finish, Mississippi
In one among these simulations, I’m going to have a look at what the draft appears to be like like if they aim a decent finish a lot earlier. Until they re-sign Dallas Goedert or go get another beginning tight finish in free company, they’ll have a giant want right here.
Dae’Quan Wright has the expertise to contribute within the passing recreation for the Eagles and has room to develop as a blocker.
Choose 5.179: Zane Durant, Defensive Sort out, Penn State
This seems like an amazing late spherical decide for the Eagles. Zane Durant may get dinged by NFL groups for being a tweener at 6’1” and below 290 kilos. However he’s tremendous athletic and is usually a disruptive cross rusher in the suitable scenario.
