Eagles' Mock Draft: Prioritizing Defense

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to Keep Up With Every Headline, Every Game. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine just wrapped up, and the offseason kicks off in nine days. All attention now shifts to the upcoming draft, where the Philadelphia Eagles aim to build for the future. Pro football focus created an ideal three-round mock draft scenario for the team, prioritizing defense in the early picks despite their strong finish. Last season, the drafted self will take place right outside a Christian stadium on Pittsburgh's North Shore, right in the middle of a top sports hub. For the Eagles, replacing all pro-Rite tackle Lane Johnson looms large, but this mock skips offensive line early on, which was surprised plenty of, fans. Eagles' general manager, Howie Roseman, always hunts for upgrades, even after a defense-ranked eighth in expected points added per play and success rate. Edge Rush, Cornerback, and Safety stood out as weak spots in 2025, and free agency could

1:00shake things up further. In the mock, they land Edge Rush or TJ Parker first, a six-foot-three, 260-pounder with double-digit sacks in 2024 before. A dip last year, they follow with Cornerback Abney, who excels in zone coverage and Safety Ramsey to pair with their young defensive backs. Meanwhile, Tide and Jolie joins later as a high upside receiver, especially with Dallas Goaters' future uncertain after a down year. This approach bets big on the defense while planning ahead for other needs as free agency heats up. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.