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Could the Philadelphia Eagles draft QB Taylen Green in 2026?
With the 2026 NFL draft less than three weeks away, some draft analysts are wondering whether the Philadelphia Eagles will select another quarterback.
ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid thinks one QB in particular is best suited for Philly: former Arkansas QB Taylen Green. The timing of adding another QB in the draft would be all the more more interesting given the storm currently swirling around franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts.
A lengthy ESPN report by Tim McManus and Jeremy Fowler published on April 1 alleged that Hurts has been a source of internal frustration within the organization, describing strained relationships with coaches and teammates and a pattern of resisting schematic changes.
Considering Philadelphia has drafted a quarterback in four of its last seven drafts, preferring to develop signal-callers in later rounds and turn them into assets (Tanner McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick, is a prime example), it wouldn’t be a surprise at all if a player like Green was selected.
A Closer Look at What Green Did in College & at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
Taylon Green
GettyThe Philadelphia Eagles have been named the best fit for former University of Arkansas quarterback Taylon Green in the upcoming draft.
The 6-foot-6 and 227-pound Green put together a solid college career across two different programs. He started out at Boise State, where he redshirted in 2021 before earning Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors in 2022 and winning the conference championship game MVP in 2023. He then transferred to Arkansas, where he started two seasons in the SEC.
At Arkansas, Green threw for 5,868 yards with 34 touchdowns and 20 interceptions while adding 1,379 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground. Across four years as a starter between both schools, he accumulated 12,063 yards of total offense and 94 total TDs.
His NFL combine performance in Indianapolis cemented his reputation as one of the most explosive athletes in this class regardless of position. Green ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds — the first sub-4.4 by a quarterback since at least 2003, breaking Robert Griffin III’s previous best of 4.41 set in 2012. He also set quarterback combine records with a 43.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump, both surpassing marks previously held by Anthony Richardson.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid Names Philadelphia Eagles Best Fit for QB Taylen Green Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
“If I have time to develop [a quarterback] over time, he’s the one that I’d be willing to take a shot on,” an NFC assistant general manager told Reid about Green. “There’s a lot of creative things that you could do with him while he’s developing, but that type of profile is what you typically like to take a chance on.”
Reid currently ranks Green as the No. 7 quarterback in the 2026 class, projecting him as an early Day 3 selection, but it’s possible that a team could pull the trigger on Day 2 given his physical tools.
“Green’s highs are extremely high and his lows will leave you scratching your head,” Reid added. “His road to developing as a passer will be turbulent. Green undoubtedly has the necessary arm strength and mobility, but the inconsistent accuracy, footwork and timing all need a lot of coaching moving forward.”
Hurts’ contract runs through 2028 but carries no guaranteed money beyond this season, and it’s possible drafting a quarterback with Green’s ceiling would give the Eagles some long-term insurance at the position — and perhaps a little extra leverage in a relationship that appears increasingly complicated.