Eagles general manager Howie Roseman will need to turn over several positions on Philadelphia’s roster this offseason, and most of those changes will come in April’s draft.
Roseman won’t finalize his draft plans until free agency decisions are made.
For now, we’ll take our best guess at what the Eagles may do in each round of this year’s draft.
Here we go...
Round 1 (No. 23):Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Despite having more needs on offense than defense, McNeil-Warren is the type of player that Roseman could have a hard time passing on — especially after he saw the impact Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori had on Seattle’s championship defense this past season.
By taking McNeil-Warren, we’re projecting the Eagles will allow safety Reed Blankenship to leave in free agency. McNeil-Warren could be an instant upgrade, helping round out Philadelphia‘s secondary, which is led by another former Toledo standout, cornerback Quinyon Mitchell.
At 6-2, 202 pounds, McNeil-Warren is a physical presence with good coverage ability and ball skills, recording two interceptions and three forced fumbles in his last season with the Rockets. He does his best work near the line of scrimmage, going downhill to make tackles in the backfield — a skill set that would pair nicely with post-safety Drew Mukuba. His upside is among the best of any prospect in the draft.
Round 2 (No. 54):Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
The Eagles are running out of time to draft right tackle Lane Johnson’s heir before he retires, which could sometime in the next few years.
While nobody will likely match Johnson’s Hall-of-Fame caliber play, Miller is a strong developmental option who could grow into a high-level starting tackle in the NFL.
As a four-year starter for the Tigers, Miller earned freshman All-American honors and All-ACC honors through his sophomore to senior seasons. At 6-6, 315 pounds, he has quick feet to mirror pass rushers and the athleticism to reach second-level run blocks. The best tackles in the league posses great size and movement skills, making Miller the type of player worth betting on late in the second round.
Round 3 (No. 68):Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Even if wide receiver A.J. Brown returns for another season, the Eagles’ offense needs more explosiveness at wide receiver, particularly in the slot. At 5-10, 180 pounds, Branch is undersized wideout with elite speed that should translate immediately to the NFL, both as a deep threat and on underneath routes. He could provided an upgrade over Jahan Dotson, who is expected to depart in free agency.
In his final season with the Bulldogs, Branch caught 81 passes for 811 yards and six touchdowns, with his longest catch going for 47 yards.
Round 3 (No. 98): Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana
If you thought the Eagles wouldn’t draft a pass rusher in the first two days, think again — building through the lines is the organization’s philosophy.
Kamara only recorded two sacks this past season, but he made up for that by leading the Big Ten with 46 pressures. At 6-1, 245 pounds, he’s undersized, but he combines power and quickness to win off the edge. He recorded 10 sacks in 2024.
Round 4 (No. 122):Brian Parker, OG/C, Duke
After playing tackle for the Blue Devils, Parker will transition to the interior in the NFL, lining up at either center or guard — positions where the Eagles need more depth and potential long-term starters.
At 6-4, 306 pounds, he has strong hands and the lower-body power to drive defensive linemen backward, along with the athleticism to reach linebackers. As a rookie, he could back up Eagles center Cam Jurgens or left guard Landon Dickerson before eventually taking over one of those spots.
Round 4 (No. 136):Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
Waiting to the fourth round to take a tight end is far from ideal, but that’s how the board fell — and it’s also why the Eagles should add multiple free agents at tight end this offseason to prepare for Dallas Goedert’s likely departure.
Royer may not start as a rookie, but he could develop into a Day 3-steal. He has elite size (6-5, 250 pounds), making him a quarterback-friendly target over the middle of the field, while also having the functional athleticism to create separation on linebackers and safeties.
At worst, he serves as the Eagles’ No. 2 or No. 3 tight end while the team searches for a long-term starter.
Round 5 (No. 151): Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Allar is the quintessential Day-3 dart throw. After breaking his ankle in October and struggling through the first two months of the 2025 season, he’s no longer considered a top prospect. Yet all the traits that once made him a potential first-round pick, including his 6-5, 235-pound frame and rocket arm, are still in intact.
While he needs to clean up several areas of his game, the physical tools are intriguing. He could become the Eagles’ top backup once Tanner McKee leaves, and with more development, he eventually could develop into an NFL starter.
Round 5 (No. 179):Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was never comfortable with his nickel cornerback depth this past season, so he’ll likely want to find competition for Mac McWilliams, Michael Carter II and the other backups.
Small but tough, Canady is an ideal NFL slot cornerback. At 5-11, 185 pounds, he is sticky in coverage, strong against the run and provides safety and nickel versatility. This past season, he recorded 39 tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble.