The Eagles may already be looking at a future without Moro Ojomo, and a 2027 mock draft pick only sharpens that picture.
Philadelphia has turned defensive tackle into a strength in recent years, with Milton Williams breaking out before landing a huge deal from the New England Patriots. Ojomo now looks like the next name in that pipeline, but his long-term fit is far from settled as the offseason approaches.
Albert Breer recently said the Eagles are at least signaling interest in keeping him. As he put it, "The team has told others that Ojomo is not available, and has at least given off the vibe that it’ll try to re-sign him, despite having Carter and Davis already on big deals."
Still, the draft board could push Philadelphia in a different direction. CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson connected the Eagles to Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles in his latest mock draft, and that kind of prospect gives the team a clean alternative if Ojomo prices himself out.
Based on current NFL standings, Philadelphia would be picking eighth. That’s not a spot the Eagles usually occupy, but when they do land in the top 10, they tend to attack premium positions. Their last five top-10 picks have all come at quarterback, receiver, offensive line, or defensive line.
Safety could be a need, but if the Eagles are drafting that high, the more likely targets are offensive tackle, defensive tackle, and edge rusher. The problem is that the top of the board may not offer many elite tackles or pass rushers. That makes Echoles stand out.
Wilson’s case for Echoles is straightforward. The Ole Miss defender is big, explosive, and versatile.
He holds up against the run and flashes real juice as a pass rusher. He still has development left, but the upside is obvious enough that he could step in and help right away.
That matters because Ojomo may not come cheap. Based on the salaries of other defensive tackles in his range, he could be looking at close to $20 million per year. With Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis already on major deals, the Eagles may not want to commit that kind of money to another interior lineman.
A rookie contract for a player like Echoles would give Philadelphia more flexibility elsewhere. The Eagles could use that cap space to rework the offensive line, find a starting-caliber safety, or add to the pass-catching group. In that sense, the draft pick is more than just a projection - it’s a reminder that this roster may not have room to pay three defensive tackles at the top of the market.
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