The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL Draft with flexibility and intrigue surrounding pick No. 23, and league experts are split on how the board could fall. Some evaluators believe Philadelphia will prioritize the trenches, targeting an offensive tackle who could potentially contribute immediately while also preparing for future roster turnover. Others see the Eagles capitalizing on positional runs — particularly at tackle — which could push a high-end edge rusher or wide receiver into their range. In that scenario, Philadelphia would once again benefit from patience, landing a player with top-15 talent without having to move up.
There is also a growing belief that general manager Howie Roseman could deviate entirely from expectations. Several experts point to the Eagles' history of draft-day trades, suggesting a move up for a targeted player or a trade back to accumulate future assets remains firmly on the table. With roster depth already in place and additional picks available, Philadelphia is positioned to adapt to whatever unfolds. Whether the Eagles stay put, move up, or trade back, the consensus among experts is clear: expect the unexpected when Philadelphia is on the clock at No. 23.
Jimmy Kempski has Philadelphia trading up for a star Georgia offensive tackle.
In pass pro, Freeling has excellent feet, and can easily mirror/match opposing pass rushers. In the run game, he can execute difficult reach blocks, he's effective on combo blocks, and he has the athleticism to track down linebackers and defensive backs in space down the field. He also has some nastiness to his game, and experience playing LT and RT. I hadn't watched Freeling until his explosive Combine performance, but he is really good and the Eagles are certain to have interest.
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Right tackle Lane Johnson will turn 36 in May and missed eight games due to injury last season. Eagles GM Howie Roseman often drafts eventual replacements for longtime veterans in advance, and Iheanachor is a great player to bring in to execute a Johnson succession plan. Iheanachor won't be ready to start right away, as he's still new to the sport (he started playing in junior college). He still has to learn how to sequence his frame and hand usage when latching into rushers, but he has unlimited potential and would have time to develop in Philadelphia.
Lane Johnson is nearing the end of a spectacular run at right tackle. Freeling is a work in progress, but his talent and tools would shine in the Eagles' developmental system.
Brooks Kubena and Zach Berman both have the Eagles landing the Alabama offensive tackle.
The Eagles don't typically let future needs become current problems. General manager Howie Roseman is tactful in how he keeps the roster stocked with depth and future replacements. The question here, though, is whether Roseman will add the next in line behind receiver A.J. Brown (trade candidate) or offensive tackle Lane Johnson (turning 36). The value is better for the latter in this projection, and Miller is a perfect fit after playing over 3,500 snaps at right tackle in college.
The Eagles had a top-five run-blocking offensive line each season from 2021 to 2024, but fell outside the top 10 in 2025. Right guard Tyler Steen is entering the final year of his contract. He played relatively well in his first season as a starter, earning a 73.4 grade, but the Eagles have already invested significant money in their offensive line, and it may not make sense to commit even more despite Steen’s solid play.
Ioane improved each season as a run blocker and had his best pass-protection season last year, allowing no sacks, no hits and four hurries.
Man, I really liked Fano's game at Utah, where he moved to the right side after Caleb Lomu arrived on campus. I'm a bit surprised he's still available, but that's just how my board fell. Philly seems like a perfect fit, whether Lane Johnson retires tomorrow or in five years. Fano can be Johnson's eventual successor and, in the meantime, can play guard, where the Eagles certainly have some needs.
Philadelphia's roster still points first to the trenches, but if the top tackle options are gone and the A.J. Brown uncertainty lingers into draft night, Tyson feels like the kind of board-value swing Howie Roseman can rationalize. The Eagles have added Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason, but Tyson would give them a bigger outside option with early-starter traits and longer-term flexibility if the receiver room changes again. The Arizona State product's medical history adds some risk, but this would be a value bet on a high-caliber talent sliding to No. 23.
This pairing has been mocked to death, and I almost changed it just for variety’s sake. But it makes sense for Philadelphia. Proctor can compete for a starting role at guard as a rookie, while also giving the Eagles a long-term succession plan behind right tackle Lane Johnson.
Dallas Goedert ain't getting any younger and that's a key position for them on offense. Sadiq lit up the combine running a 4.40 40-yard dash at 6'3" 241 lbs. and finishing with a 43.5" inch vertical. He could help supplement the offensive firepower if/when AJ Brown leaves.
Maybe EVP/GM Howie Roseman opts for a pass rusher or a successor to RT Lane Johnson, who will be 36 in May. Either position would be on brand in Philly. But the 2026 season is also shaping up as the latest prove-it year for QB Jalen Hurts, whose deteriorated relationship with WR A.J. Brown has signaled the latter’s departure later this spring, when Brown’s contract becomes easier to trade from a salary cap perspective. Boston (6-4, 212) is the kind of supersized red-zone target (20 TD catches since 2024) and boundary receiver who could provide an easy transition from Brown while giving Hurts quite a margin for error on 50-50 balls. Boston would also nicely complement the skill sets of DeVonta Smith and recently acquired Dontayvion Wicks.
Miller checks a lot of boxes with his size (6-foot-6 3/4, 317 pounds) and experience (54 college starts), and the Eagles have to continue reinforcing their offensive line. This could be Lane Johnson's 2027 replacement.
Maybe the Eagles go with an edge rusher or a wide receiver with the A.J. Brown trade rumors still lingering. They can also grab Lane Johnson's heir apparent at right tackle with this selection. Miller is a really experienced and good player. We know the Eagles are at their best when their offensive line is leading the way for them.
I love this fit. Lane Johnson missed the final eight games of the 2025 season with a Lisfranc injury—including the wild-card loss to the 49ers—and will be 36 at the start of the regular season. This is the perfect time to plan for the future at offensive tackle. Freeling isn’t polished after just 18 starts at Georgia, but he has elite traits worth developing.
Proposed trade: Carolina Panthers send picks 19, 119, and 200 to the Eagles for Nos. 23, 68, and 197.