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Eagles' 7-round NFL mock draft as free agency tampering period begins
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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is behind us, and the legal tampering period for free agency is upon all 32 teams around the league. Still, all eyes will turn toward the 2026 NFL draft . The first day will feature only the first round, the second day will feature the second and third rounds, and the draft will conclude with the final four rounds on the third day.
Philadelphia has needs, but a top-flight defensive tackle won't be needed after the Eagles agreed to a new three-year, $78 million contract extension with Jordan Davis.
Eagles seven round NFL mock draft ahead of free agency
With the new league year fast approaching, we're releasing our pre-free agency seven-round mock draft for the Eagles Wire via the PFF draft simulator and sending reinforcements to Philadelphia at several key positions on both sides of the football.
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Pick 23: Akheem Mesidor , ED, Miami (FL)
A grown man pass rusher and force off the edge, the 6-foot-3, 265-pound edge rusher just enjoyed his most productive season in his final year at Miami, totaling 63 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles.
Pick 54: Eli Stowers , TE, Vanderbilt
If Kenyon Sadiq isn't the answer in Round 1, Philadelphia could turn towards Stowers, who set the record for vertical leap at his position with a 45½-inch mark while also logging a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and an 11-3 broad jump. Stowers began his college career at Texas A&M, signing with the Aggies out of the class of 2021 as a four-star recruit. Stowers played just five games across two seasons in College Station before transferring to New Mexico State, logging 35 catches for 366 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for two more scores. After his teammate at New Mexico State, Diego Pavia , transferred to Vanderbilt ahead of the 2024 season, Stowers also made the move. In his first season at Vanderbilt, he recorded 638 yards and five touchdowns, earning first-team All-SEC honors. In 2025, Stowers had a standout season with 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns, once again receiving first-team All-SEC honors for the second consecutive year. Additionally, he was named a unanimous All-American, won the Mackey Award, and received the Campbell Trophy.
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Pick 68: from NYJ -- Kamari Ramsey , S. USC
Ramsey started his college football career at UCLA, where he quickly earned playing time as a defensive back and contributed on special teams. After two seasons with the Bruins, he transferred to USC to follow defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, who had also moved from UCLA. Known for his strong run support, tackling ability, and versatility in slot coverage, Ramsey fits the hybrid safety role that is increasingly common in modern defenses.
Pick 98: Compensatory Markel Bell, T, Miami (FL)
At 6'9", ~346 pounds, Markel Bell is a massive offensive tackle for the Miami Hurricanes and a developing NFL Draft prospect known for his rare size and power. He earned Third-Team All-ACC honors in 2025.
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Pick 122: Jalon Kilgore, CB, South Carolina
A safety who can play in the slot, Kilgore is tough and versatile, and his 4.4 40-yard dash time tied for fifth in the safety group, along with putting up 16 reps on the bench press. Kilgore has logged 53+ tackles in each of his three seasons, while intercepting eight passes and breaking up 23 over his career.
Pick 136: Compensatory Jager Burton, G/C, Kentucky
Burton, a 6-foot-4, 323-pound road grader from Lexington, Kentucky, moved to center in his final season and can play multiple interior positions. He started all 12 games, led the team with 158 blocks at the point of attack. He was named third-team All-Southeastern Conference.
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Pick 151: From ATL Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
An AP, USA Today, and PFF first-team All-America, Stephens started at left guard in all 13 games and made 34 starts in his career.
Pick 179: Compensatory Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech
Rivers recorded 1,162 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns at FIU in 2024 before transferring to Georgia Tech. Over his final two years, Rivers tied for second-most receiving TD on throws of 20+ air yards in FBS (9).
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