Through the first handful of days of NFL free agency, it's safe to say the Philadelphia Eagles' fan base is quite underwhelmed.
But, this isn't anything unexpected. General manager Howie Roseman had already alluded to the fact that he would be patient, not necessarily making several huge splashes.
To this point, he's been right on and held to that. As it stands, the biggest free agent signing has been cornerback Riq Woolen. Other than that, you're looking at Grant Calcaterra and Johnny Mundt.
Real exciting stuff!
On a serious note, the draft is where Roseman absolutely cooks, as the kids say. So, even though the start to free agency has been slow, let's see what happens when Roseman puts his ample draft capital to work in our latest mock.
Howie Roseman calms Philadelphia Eagles fans' nerves in latest 2026 mock draft
In Round 1, Roseman goes after the position fans have been begging for.
With the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Eagles snag Auburn pass rusher Keldric Faulk. I take that back, Faulk isn't just a pass rusher. He's a truly versatile defensive lineman, able to line up at multiple spots along the line.
The 6-foot-6 Faulk is quite the tantalizing prospect. He is only 20 years old and doesn't turn 21 until September, which means there is so, so much more to develop within his frame and skill set. He has a rare, long wingspan and that length allows him to be disruptive in ways that simply aren't fair to opposing linemen.
Faulk is a willing and strong run defender in addition to being a pass rusher with an array of moves. The Eagles do what they do best, here, and grab a young, exciting defensive lineman. It's a rinse and repeat scenario, if you will.
One of the Eagles' other top priorities is fortifying the offensive line depth. With Lane Johnson's career winding down, Philly has to find some strong offensive tackle help, and that's precisely what they do here with Arizona State's Max Iheanachor.
At 6-foot-6, 321 pounds, Iheanachor offers ideal size at the tackle position. In terms of his projection in the NFL, the combination of athleticism and twitch, along with his ability to really shine in run blocking, should make him a slam-dunk Day 2 prospect.
This is where things get interesting. The Eagles may not trade A.J. Brown for a bit, but when they do (not if), Roseman is going to need reinforcements. Notre Dame's Malachi Fields has a huge frame at 6-foot-4 and, although he ran a slower 40-yard dash than some may have liked, turn on the tape and you won't be disappointed.
This guy is a strong and physical wideout who is a matchup nightmare for a lot of corners. If you need someone to flat-out bully a defensive back, Fields can do it. All you need to do is get the ball in his hands and let him work after the catch.
He's not a direct Brown replacement, but Fields' different style will certainly be friendly for quarterback Jalen Hurts. If he can fire the ball out to Fields in an efficient manner, Fields will do the rest. He is a true alpha type of wideout if we're talking a chain-moving, tackle-breaking type.
The Eagles need a Dallas Goedert replacement, and in Round 3, they opt to go with one of the draft's biggest boom-or-bust prospects. Baylor's Michael Trigg has some concerns when it comes to his maturity and attitude, but my oh my, his traits are so desirable.
Trigg is a tight end who can make defensive backs and linebackers look straight-up silly. He high-points the ball as good as anyone at his position in this class and his run-after-catch ability is elite. NFL Media's draft expert, Lance Zierlein, uses the verb "big-boy" when it comes to what he does to defenders after the catch.
Trigg is a risk, but his ceiling is sky high. He might have the highest ceiling out of any tight end not named Kenyon Sadiq.
With the first of two fourth-round picks, the Eagles go with another wide receiver and a guy who, like Trigg, has a ridiculous ceiling. Georgia State's Ted Hurst might come from a smaller program, but his on-field play is enormous.
In short, Hurst looks a whole heck of a lot like George Pickens coming out of Georgia. He is an asbolute mercenary in the red zone when utilizing the corner fade route. He's got "big play" written all over him, and at any given moment.
Hurst gives the Eagles more than just a mere WR3 option. If he hits his top-end potential, Philly's offense is going places this fan base never would have imagined.
Finally, Roseman takes the best player available with his second fourth-rounder by going with cornerback Charles Demmings out of Stephen F. Austin. If you learn anything about Demmings, it's that he is a total ball hawk. When it comes to ball skills, that's where he stands out.
His movements are smooth and Demmings combines that with an innate ability to track deep balls like a wide receiver. For a fourth-round pick, Demmings is a luxury.
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And, for those sickos wanting to know how the rest of the draft shook out, Roseman goes for big-school talent to close things out.
Round 5, Pick 153: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
Round 5, Pick 178: Parker Brailsford, IOL, Alabama
Round 6, Pick 215: Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa