NFL Mock Draft 2026: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 4.0
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I do this weekly NFL mock draft simulation column every year to sort of track the changes in the Philadelphia Eagles’ needs, players draft stocks, and possible pick movement. We are months and months away from the 2026 NFL Draft, so things are definitely subject to change with exhibition games, private workouts, interviews, and the combine still ahead. But as it stands today, here is how I would navigate the Eagles’ eight picks in this year’s draft.
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Simulation run using the Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulation. No trades made.
Pick 1.23: Brandon Cisse, Cornerback, South Carolina
Brandon Cisse has all the tools of a top NFL cornerback: He is long, well built, and athletic. He is a physical player at the line of scrimmage and unafraid to come up as a run defender. He has moments of brilliance as a coverage player, but needs more reps and experience to develop his talents. The Eagles have the luxury of needing Cisse to be their third best cornerback, but it’s still vital that they upgrade the outside spot across from Quinyon Mitchell and Cisse has the tools to thrive there.
Pick 2.54: Eli Stowers, Tight End, Vanderbilt
We don’t really know what the Sean Mannion offense will look like. If we extrapolate based on the Lafleur, McVay, and Shanahan influences, it’s reasonable to assume that a pass-catching tight end will be very important. Over the years, those offenses have relied on Tucker Kraft, George Kittle, Tyler Higbee, Jordan Cameron, Fred Davis, and the list goes on.
It’s possible the Eagles try keeping Dallas Goedert for another year, but if they want to bring in young blood, it’s hard not to love what Eli Stowers could bring to this passing game. Stowers isn’t going to wow anyone as a blocker given he’s only 235 pounds, but he is a great receiver from the tight end position. At 6’4”, with long arms, he is a match up nightmare in the passing game. He is big and strong enough to win at the catch point, but athletic enough to make guys miss with the ball in his hands. He could be a weapon in the Eagles passing game.
Pick 3.68: Gennings Dunker, Offensive Tackle, Iowa
This offseason is going to bring about a ton of change for the Eagles offensive line. With the exit of Jeff Stoutland and murmurs about Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson’s retirement, the Eagles will need to address quite a bit in the trenches.
A year ago, Gennings Dunker was considered a future first round pick. At over 6’5”, 310 pounds with great athleticism and tons of experience at right tackle, he looked like a future NFL all-pro. A less consistent 2025 season cooled the hype train, but the talent is still very much there. Dunker could be a future starter at right tackle for the Eagles with the right coaching.
Pick 3.98:Skyler Gill-Howard, Interior Defensive Lineman, Texas Tech
The Red Raiders had one of the best defensive lines in the country last year. While their edge rushers will probably both be top 50 picks, Skyler Gill-Howard would be a steal in the late third round. Gill-Howard will get pegged as a tweener at 6’1”, 290 pounds, but he makes up for his size with great burst and a high motor.
While it’s not the most pressing need, the Eagles finding another contributor for their defensive line rotation will take a ton of pressure off of Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo.
Pick 4.122: Kaytron Allen, Running Back, Penn State
Allen being a fourth round pick feels like a steal. He is a smart, bruising, versatile back who could develop into a three down player for the Eagles in a post-Saquon era. It will be interesting to see how the running game develops under Sean Mannion, but the Eagles definitely don’t have a sure thing at RB2 right now.
Pick 4.136: Malachi Lawrence, Edgen Defender, Central Florida
The Eagles need more impact players at edge rusher. Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith are equally promising and unproven while the Eagles have basically no depth behind them right now. Malachi Lawrence is athletic and a polished pass rusher who could develop his skills as a run defender.
Pick 5.151: Kyle Louis, Linebacker, Pittsburgh
Kyle Louis feels like a guy who will get underrated by the NFL through the draft process and then immediately make an impact in the league. Louis is fast as hell and the only things quicker than his legs are his instincts.
While the Eagles don’t need Kyle Louis, he could be a great third off-ball linebacker for them and maybe an eventual starter.
Pick 5.179: Jeff Caldwell, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati
Even if AJ Brown miraculously stays, the Eagles still need depth at wide receiver. Jeff Caldwell is, first of all, huge. At 6’5” and 215, Caldwell could immediately be a role player on the Eagles offense and give them a red zone threat to develop.