Howie Roseman has spent the last six weeks acting like a general manager who knows exactly how much control he has. The Eagles have shipped out Dordan Davis and Cam Jurgens, and both deals brought back the kind of draft capital that can reshape a roster fast. Suddenly, Philadelphia has the kind of pick stash that can fuel a real reset.
That reset comes with plenty of uncertainty. Outside of a handful of stars and Roseman himself, no one looks locked in. Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts could both be looking for new jobs by spring.
So if the Eagles are staring at a rebuild, what does that look like with a pile of extra picks in hand? In this mock draft scenario, Hurts stays in place for now, not because his recent play has settled anything, but because the upcoming class doesn’t offer many realistic replacement options.
The first big swing comes at No. 5, where Philadelphia targets Utah tackle Zereoue Williams. The Eagles have long been built from the offensive line outward, and with Lane Johnson retired, the search is on for a new bookend next to Jordan Mailata. Third-round rookie Markel Bell has made progress since stepping into the starting right tackle job, but that hasn’t stopped Roseman from hunting for an upgrade.
Williams has become one of the fastest-rising names in the class. His stock has surged this season, and he’s now viewed as one of the top prospects available. He didn’t give up a sack in Utah’s first eight games, which is exactly the kind of clean tape that gets a front office’s attention.
At No. 25, the Eagles turn to Rutgers receiver KJ Duff after losing their physical presence on the outside when they traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Sean Mannion has tried to nudge Hurts toward throwing more over the middle, but Hurts keeps gravitating back to what he knows: vertical throws outside the numbers.
Rather than force him into a different quarterback, Philadelphia could bring in a receiver built to fit his game. Duff is the best contested-catch wideout in the class, at least arguably, and his 6-foot-6 frame gives him a huge catch radius. That makes him a natural target for deep balls.
The second round brings a different need entirely. Safety remains the Eagles’ biggest defensive issue, and Marcus Epps isn’t expected to be the starter when the 2027 season opens. Andrew Mukuba, meanwhile, has slipped after a strong rookie year.
If Notre Dame safety Tae Johnson is still on the board at No. 36, that’s the kind of value Roseman would be hard-pressed to pass up. Johnson has missed most of the 2026 season because of a foot injury, but he’s still regarded as one of the best safeties in the country. Last season, he had four interceptions and missed only two tackles.
Philadelphia closes the three-round exercise by adding Clemson edge rusher Will Heldt at No. 97.
Roseman has made a habit of finding value in players whose stock has dipped, and Heldt fits that mold. He entered the season looking like a likely first-round pick, but Clemson’s struggles pushed him out of the spotlight.
Even so, the production has still been there. Heldt has seven sacks and 32 total tackles. The Eagles don’t have an obvious edge-rushing hole, but that doesn’t mean they’d pass on another capable pass rusher if the board breaks their way.
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