Eagles' Smart Draft: Haulcy, Barham, Parker, Rolder, Wright

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. Philadelphia Eagles just snagged wide receiver Mackay Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a fresh playmaker to their offense. Now General Manager Howie Roseman's plotting the next moves, and I've got a mock draft breakdown from their second round spot onward to fill key gaps. Earlier this week in Round 2, pick 54, they grab safety AJ Halsey out of LSU. This due to ball-hawk with serious explosiveness, perfect to quarterback the secondary alongside their league cornerbacks. Meanwhile, the Eagles defense needs depth at safety since Andrew McCuba is still proving himself, and Halsey could hit the ground running as a rookie, with his physical tackling and interception skills. In Round 3, pick 68, they add edge rusher, J. Sean Barham from Michigan for that explosive pass rush boost next to J. Alex Hunt and Nolan, Smith Jr. Then at pick 98, offensive lineman Brian Parker from Duke

1:02steps in to shore up the line after skipping tackle early. Day 3 brings linebacker Jimmy Roller for Michigan in Round 5 for Gritty tackling depth, and tight in day-quan right from Ole Miss in Round 6 as a vertical threat to learn behind Dallas Gator, Eagles building smart, layer by layer.