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It’s a great time to be an Eagles fan. Fresh off a Super Bowl win and looking every bit like a dynasty in the making, the Philadelphia Eagles are entering the 2025 NFL season with both momentum and swagger. From Jalen Hurts commanding the huddle to a star-studded defense flying to the ball, this team has reloaded and retooled without missing a beat. General Manager Howie Roseman continues to show why he’s one of the league’s most trusted architects. He consistently blends high-end star power with savvy rookie integration.
Things are going pretty well for the reigning Super Bowl champions. Sure, the Eagles’ third-ranked defense in EPA allowed per play will have to navigate the loss of several key contributors to free agency. However, the core of last year’s dominant unit remains intact. Note that they finished with the league’s second-best point differential at +160. Once again, this roster looks like one of the most well-rounded in the NFL.
Some of the young players stepping into larger roles will rise to the occasion. Of course, others may hit bumps along the way. That’s to be expected. That said, thanks to the sheer depth of elite talent on both sides of the ball, Philadelphia is in a rare position. They can afford to let young guys grow into starting roles without throwing them into the fire. It’s a whole lot easier for players like Kelee Ringo, Sydney Brown, or Jalyx Hunt to develop when they’re lining up next to stars like Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Zack Baun, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean.
With that level of talent already in place, the Eagles can take strategic swings in next year’s draft. As the 2026 NFL Draft slowly comes into focus, a few emerging prospects already look like strong schematic and cultural fits for this championship-caliber team.
Here we’ll try to look at two players who are way-too-early 2026 NFL Draft prospects the Philadelphia Eagles must monitor.
The Eagles’ top two wideouts, AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, form arguably the best 1-2 punch in the league. However, look beyond them, and the depth chart begins to get murky. Quez Watkins? Britain Covey? None have proven themselves as dependable WR3s for the long haul. As Brown enters his age-28 season, the franchise would be wise to invest in his eventual successor. They may need someone who can stretch the field vertically and physically dominate on the outside.
Enter Denzel Boston.
The Washington Huskies’ 6’4″, 210-pound receiver is a physical specimen who plays a bruising, high-point game. Boston reeled in 63 passes for 834 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024. He consistently won contested catches and used his frame to bully defenders in tight coverage. He’s not just a red-zone threat. He’s a chain-mover and a matchup nightmare.
The Eagles love value, and Boston might be a sneaky top-20 talent who slips just far enough to make Philly’s war room...
