Howie Roseman doesn’t usually wander into an offseason without a blueprint, and the Eagles are going to need one.
After losing Lane Johnson and shipping Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens just days after dropping to 2-2, Philadelphia suddenly looks like a team staring at a rebuild if the offensive line doesn’t stabilize fast. That kind of roster reset puts the 2027 offseason front and center, and with cap space tight, the draft becomes the cleanest way to restock the shelves. The Jurgens trade also leaves Roseman with a little extra draft ammunition, which matters in a class this deep.
One thing is off the table in this exercise: Jalen Hurts is staying put. For now, at least, he’s earned the right to finish the season before anyone starts talking about replacing him.
The best way for Philadelphia to attack this board is to go back to the trenches early, then patch the defense with value picks and upside swings.
Round 1 brings Greg Johnson, an offensive guard from Minnesota who fits exactly what the Eagles have always wanted up front. At 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds, he has the kind of size that jumps off the page, but the appeal goes beyond the frame.
He’s considered the best pure guard in the class, and he brings balance as both a pass protector and a run blocker. With Markel Bell already in the fold from this year’s draft, Philadelphia at least has a developmental tackle to work with.
But with Jurgens gone, Johnson gives the Eagles a clearer long-term answer and a way to keep the line identity intact.
In Round 2, the focus shifts to the back end with Texas safety Jelani McDonald. Philadelphia badly needs help there, and Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba haven’t been enough.
McDonald gives the Eagles a player who can step in and compete right away after producing three interceptions last season for the Longhorns. He’s also a reliable tackler, and that kind of steadiness is exactly what the Eagles need next to Mukuba, his former Texas teammate.
The Eagles then return to the offensive line in Round 4 with PJ Williams, an offensive tackle from SMU. This is the kind of mid-round swing Philadelphia tends to make: big body, strong athletic traits, and enough versatility to matter even if he never becomes a full-time starter. Williams has the size and movement to handle right tackle duties in the NFL, and with multiple years of starting experience at SMU, he offers real value as a swing tackle at minimum.
Round 5 turns back to the defensive interior with Texas Tech’s A.J. Holmes Jr.
If Moro Ojomo walks in free agency, the Eagles will want another body for that rotation, and Holmes fits the profile. He’s a sturdy run defender with enough burst to develop as a pass rusher.
His ability to line up at nose tackle or three-technique would also give Philadelphia more freedom to move Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis around depending on the matchup.
Roseman then uses the pick acquired in the A.J. Brown trade on another Texas Tech defender: EDGE Adam Trick.
Trick is built as a pure pressure player, relying on bend and athleticism to get around tackles and attack the corner. He posted 8.5 sacks for Miami of Ohio last season before transferring to the Red Raiders, and that kind of production makes him an intriguing pass-rush bet.
The last pick in this mock comes via the Cam Jurgens trade, and it goes to LSU cornerback PJ Woodland. If Riq Woolen isn’t brought back, the Eagles will need another corner in the mix, and Woodland could fill that role. He’s not being projected as an immediate starter, but he could work into Vic Fangio’s rotation while contributing on special teams right away.
That’s the shape of the Eagles’ 2027 mock: rebuild the line, patch the secondary, and keep stacking usable depth wherever Roseman can find it.
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