Howie Roseman may be staring at another high-risk, high-upside defensive swing if ClutchPoints’ latest 2027 NFL mock draft plays out the way it’s projecting.
The scenario starts with a very different-looking Eagles season than anyone expected. Philadelphia has stumbled out of the gate in 2026, and the combination of injuries and back-to-back losses has opened the door to questions about whether the team can right the ship. With an early first-round pick suddenly looking more realistic, Roseman could get a shot at plugging one of the roster’s biggest holes.
In the mock, that target is Stewart. He has the kind of physical traits and athletic burst that can make him one of the most dangerous edge defenders in the class.
The talent is obvious. So are the warnings.
Questions about his decision-making on and off the field could push him down the board, and his draft profile took another hit after he was suspended for one game following an incident against Alabama.
That mix of upside and baggage is exactly what could make Stewart tempting for Philadelphia. Even with major investment on defense, the Eagles could still use another pass rusher who can create disruption and pair with the talent already in place. If Stewart is still there later than expected, the value may be hard to ignore.
The fit also brings back a familiar memory for Eagles fans: the 2023 NFL Draft, when Roseman traded up to take Jalen Carter despite the concerns tied to Carter’s pre-draft situation. That move worked out. Carter developed into a cornerstone of the defense, and the Eagles were rewarded for betting on the player they believed was too talented to pass up.
Roseman has already shown he’s willing to make that kind of bet when the ceiling is worth the risk. Stewart could present that same kind of chance all over again - another shot at landing a defensive difference-maker, if Philadelphia decides to swing.
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