The Philadelphia Eagles entered the 2025 season with championship aspirations, but a Wild Card exit has shifted the focus to a critical offseason reload. While free agency additions like Riq Woolen and receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown aim to bolster the roster, the 2026 NFL Draft looms as a pivotal opportunity to add immediate contributors. However, a recent mock draft suggests the Eagles might make a surprising, long-term investment under center.

In a new three-round 2026 mock draft from CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner, the Eagles use the 98th overall pick on Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green. This projection is intriguing, as Philadelphia already has franchise QB Jalen Hurts firmly entrenched as the starter, with veterans like Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee on the depth chart.

So, why Green? The Arkansas signal-caller is a fascinating developmental prospect with a skill set that could mesh well in Philadelphia's system. Standing at an imposing 6-foot-6, Green possesses prototypical size but pairs it with legitimate dual-threat ability. In 2025, he threw for 2,714 yards and 19 touchdowns while also rushing for 777 yards and eight scores, showcasing his playmaking prowess even on a struggling Razorbacks team.

His college experience—53 total games split between Boise State and Arkansas—provides a solid foundation. While his accuracy (60.7% completion rate in 2025) can be inconsistent, his physical tools and athletic profile are enticing for a team thinking about the future quarterback room. With McKee's development appearing to stall, selecting a high-upside athlete like Green in the third round could be viewed as a savvy, forward-thinking move to secure a dynamic backup with starter potential down the line.