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One month out from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the Eagles pre-draft process is revealing a clear picture: offensive tackle at pick 23 leads the consensus, six prospects have visited the Jefferson Health Training Complex, and Howie Roseman has trade options in both directions.
With edge rusher as arguably the Eagles' biggest need, here's a deep dive into the top 5 edge prospects in the 2026 draft class — and why none of them may be available at pick 23.
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Dallas Goedert bounced back with career-high touchdowns in 2025, but durability concerns and a thin depth chart keep the Eagles tight end room from reaching its full potential heading into 2026.
Jalen Hurts was the highest-paid player in NFL history for exactly 10 days. Now he's 10th — and the Eagles face $139 million in dead money that will force a reckoning with his contract this year or next.
Nolan Smith's recurring injuries and limited production have opened the door for Jalyx Hunt to emerge as the Eagles' edge rusher of the future. The fifth-year option decision looms, but the real question is whether either can be the ace.
DeVonta Smith has the talent to be a true number-one receiver in the NFL. The only question that matters is whether his 170-pound frame can handle the target volume that comes with the job.
The AJ Brown trade market has collapsed from four teams to one. With the Bills, Chargers, and Chiefs all out, only the New England Patriots remain as a viable suitor — and Howie Roseman isn't budging.
Howie Roseman doesn't draft for need on Day 3 — he hunts for one elite trait that can blossom into a starter. Here's how the Eagles' late-round philosophy works and which prospects fit the mold in the 2026 NFL Draft.