The Philadelphia Eagles just wrapped up the 2026 NFL draft, selecting eight prospects. Most, if not all, of them are going to make the 53-man roster for the upcoming season.
But there’s a chance that an undrafted free agent or two steals a roster spot.
The Eagles are reportedly signing eight undrafted free agents. Let’s take a look at four with the best chance of turning heads in training camp and snagging a spot on the 53-man roster.
Stats: 232 tackles, 16 1/2 TFLs in 37 starts (2023-25)
Roster competition: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon, Chandler Martin, Chance Campbell
Chances of making the 53-man: Zack Baun, the 2024 All-Pro, and Jihaad Campbell, the 2025 first-rounder, are locks. Trotter, the reliable 23-year-old who logged 926 snaps (199 defensive, 727 special teams) last year, has proved enough to be a lock. The Eagles likely won’t carry more than four linebackers on the 53-man roster, leaving one spot, maybe two, up for grabs.
Lawson is really competing against Mondon, the 2025 fifth-round pick, as well as Martin and Campbell, a pair of low-cost free agent signings. Mondon logged only 14 defensive snaps as a rookie. There’s an opening for Lawson — a fringe top-100 prospect, per ESPN, who was expected to be drafted — to outperform and overtake Mondon in training camp.
Stats: Started 25 games from 2023-25 (only four in 2025)
Roster competition: Drew Kendall, Micah Morris, Cam Williams, Willie Lampkin, Myles Hinton
Chances of making the 53-man: The Eagles will likely roster 10 linemen. Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens, Landon Dickerson, Tyler Steen and Jordan Mailata are starters. Fred Johnson is the swing tackle. Markel Bell, the third-round rookie tackle, is a lock. That leaves three spots.
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With Brett Toth and Matt Pryor leaving, there are reserve spots to be had. But the Eagles really like Kendall, the 2025 fifth-round pick who’s expected to back up Jurgens at center. Williams, the 2025 sixth-round tackle, has also made a solid impression.
As things stand, it looks like the final spot will come down to Roberts and Morris, the rookie out of Georgia. If it’s tight, Morris will get the nod as a draft pick. Roberts will have to dominate.
#OleMiss TE Dae'Quan Wright runs with good route pacing and moves well for a player his size -- 6-4, 255 pounds. Made all 3 of his catches in the fourth quarter vs. Miami, willing to do the dirt work in the run game. Has 8 TDS over the last two seasons, had a big TD last night. pic.twitter.com/s4QxO8pZTr
Stats: 66 catches, 1,029 yards, 9 TDs, 15.6 yards per reception from 2024-25
Roster competition: Cameron Latu, Grant Calcaterra, E.J. Jenkins, Jaheim Bell, Stone Smartt
Chances of making the 53-man: Dallas Goedert and second-round rookie Eli Stowers are locks. Johnny Mundt, the blocking tight end with strong ties to new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, is expected to have a role.
Calcaterra, Jenkins, Bell and Smartt are likely to be cut and/or stashed on the practice squad. And perhaps Wright meets the same fate considering Latu’s special teams impact.
But Wright was expected to be drafted in the fifth or sixth round. He’s a big play waiting to happen with 12 catches of 20-plus yards in 2025. He has training camp standout written all over him. And if Wright does make that kind of impression, don’t be surprised if he makes the 53.
Stats/accolades: 2024 Patrick Mannelly Award winner (top long-snapper in college football)