The 2026 NFL Draft may be in the rearview mirror, but the conversation around the Philadelphia Eagles' picks is still heating up—and for good reason. A little over a week after Howie Roseman and the front office made their selections, analysts and insiders are continuing to shower praise on the team's draft haul.
While wide receiver Makai Lemon understandably grabbed headlines as a fan-favorite pick, it's the lesser-known selections that are now earning some serious buzz. Tight end Eli Stowers, a second-round pick out of Vanderbilt, is drawing comparisons to NFL standout Michael Pittman Jr. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, multiple teams viewed Stowers as a "big wideout," giving the Eagles plenty of flexibility in how they deploy him. Despite some minor knee concerns from a past injury, Philadelphia is confident in his durability—and his college track record backs that up.
But the praise doesn't stop there. Georgia guard Micah Morris, taken in the sixth round, is being hailed as a potential steal. Veteran scouts believe Morris possesses Day 1 traits, with quick feet, power, and legitimate SEC starting experience. The only question mark? His work ethic at Georgia. However, the Eagles' roster is loaded with former Alabama and Georgia players, creating a built-in "SEC culture" that should help keep Morris accountable. As one NFC exec put it: "Once money's involved and you can be fined for showing up late, maybe he'll turn the corner."
For a team that consistently reloads through the draft, these late-round finds could be the difference between a good season and a great one. With veteran tight end Dallas Goedert getting older, Stowers looks like a natural heir apparent. And if Morris can live up to his potential, the Eagles' offensive line depth just got a whole lot deeper.
Simply put, Philadelphia's 2026 draft class is earning rave reviews—and it's easy to see why.
