The Eagles’ slide has them looking less like a contender and more like a team headed for a premium draft slot.
After Sunday’s 19-11 loss to the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia dropped to 2-7 and extended its losing streak to seven games. According to Tankathon, the Eagles were projected to hold the No. 5 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft heading into their Week 9 matchup, and that position still held after the early games on Sunday.
The updated top five, per Tankathon, had the Chargers at No. 1 at 0-7, followed by the Titans at 1-7, the Dolphins at 1-7, the Jets via the Colts at 2-7, and the Eagles at 2-7.
Two teams in front of Philadelphia, the Dolphins and Jets, lost on Sunday. The Chargers were scheduled to play at 4:25 p.m., while the Titans were on a bye week.
The on-field reality for the Eagles is hard to miss. They keep losing, and they keep looking like one of the league’s worst teams. For fans hoping for a tank, the results are lining up exactly the way they’d want, even if the team is not intentionally trying to lose.
That kind of finish would leave Philadelphia with a major offseason decision, and a top-five pick would put some high-end talent within reach. The most obvious paths would be edge rusher, offensive tackle or even quarterback, especially with Jalen Hurts’ future unclear.
Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons and South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart are two names to know. Simmons has piled up 45.5 tackles for loss, 31.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles over the last three years, and he logged 5.5 sacks in one game this season against Tennessee. Stewart has 13 career sacks, 26 tackles for loss and nine forced fumbles in three seasons with the Gamecocks.
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker is also viewed as a likely top-five selection. He has a loose arm, can make big-time NFL throws and brings a creative style that lets him attack defenses both inside and outside the pocket.
There aren’t any offensive tackles in the 2027 class viewed as top-five prospects, which makes the quarterback and edge-rushing options even more prominent if the Eagles stay near the top of the board.
If Philadelphia somehow climbs all the way to No. 1 or No. 2, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith would also enter the conversation.
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