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When contenders draft, there should not be such a thing as a margin for error. As defending Super Bowl champions, expectations for the Philadelphia Eagles were sky-high entering the 2025 season. An 11-win campaign and another NFC East crown kept the Eagles among the league’s elite. However, an early playoff exit exposed a roster that may be closer to transition than most thought. The PFF mock draft reflects that reality. This is clearly not a rebuild. Philly, though, needs a bit of recalibration to extend their championship window before it quietly closes.
Philadelphia’s 2025 season ended with more questions than answers. That’s despite an 11-6 record and a second straight NFC East title. The Eagles leaned heavily on a defense that ranked fifth in the league in points allowed. It consistently kept them competitive even when the offense sputtered. That defensive backbone carried the team through stretches where scoring came at a premium.
Offensively, however, the Eagles never fully found rhythm. They finished 19th in points scored and 24th in total yards. Thos are jarring numbers for a team that once defined modern offensive efficiency. Sustaining drives proved difficult, explosive plays were inconsistent, and red-zone execution frequently stalled.
Those issues came to a head in the Wild Card round. Facing the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia’s season ended with a 23-19 loss when the offense failed to convert a crucial fourth-down attempt in the final minute. It wasn’t a blowout, but it reinforced how slim the margin had become.
Defensively, edge rusher and cornerback sit atop the Eagles’ 2026 draft priority list. With Jaelan Phillips and Azeez Ojulari approaching free agency, Philadelphia risks losing key pass-rush juice. That’s if replacements aren’t identified early. In the secondary, the need for a reliable outside corner opposite Quinyon Mitchell became glaring as opposing offenses consistently targeted that matchup.
On offense, the clock is ticking at tight end with Dallas Goedert entering free agency. Meanwhile, guard and tackle depth must be reinforced to preserve one of the league’s more physical offensive identities. Wide receiver also remains in play, especially if Jahan Dotson is not retained. Also, we don’t know if the AJ Brown-Nick Sirianni thing is real beef.
Holding the No. 23 overall pick and several mid-round selections, GM Howie Roseman once again has flexibility but not the luxury of mistakes.
Here we’ll try to look at and discuss the Eagles’ 3-round mock draft based on the PFF 2026 NFL mock draft simulator.
Denzel Boston is exactly the kind of receiver that makes sense for where the Eagles are right now. He brings size without stiffness and polish without predictability. Boston wins with release variety against press coverage. He shows the nuance of a receiver who understands leverage and timing. For a big-bodied target, his route breaks are sharp. His ability to decelerate and reaccelerate also allows him to separate in ways most receivers his size simply cannot.
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