Ranking 10 options for Eagles in NFL Draft first round: Why TE Kenyon Sadiq is best outcome
Before providing the Philadelphia Eagles’ 10 best options with the No. 23 choose, it is necessary to determine that the Eagles are unlikely to draft at No. 23. General supervisor Howie Roseman has traded up or down in the first spherical in seven of their previous 10 drafts. That pattern doesn’t make this a futile train, as a result of the Eagles can generally commerce up 1-3 spots simply to make sure they land a desired participant. And they will commerce down if there are a number of gamers in a given tier.
There’s additionally probability that the Eagles take somebody they did not anticipate to drop. That occurred final season with Jihaad Campbell and with Quinyon Mitchell in 2024. It’s simpler to have a focused strategy in the highest half of the draft. The following listing consists of 10 gamers who’ve come up in completely different mock draft simulations, though there’s an actual probability that plenty of them are off the board. There could possibly be 15 options to contemplate and it may not be ample. That’s the fact of drafting No. 23. This additionally is not rating the probability of the Eagles’ choose, however how I’d rank these 10 options. Debate away in the feedback part…
1. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
This could be the best sensible outcome for the Eagles. He’s a blue-chip participant who is the consensus high prospect at his place. He has an virtually unprecedented athletic profile (6-foot-3, 241 kilos, 4.39-second 40-yard sprint, 43 1/2-inch vertical leap and 133-inch broad leap) and is one of many youngest prospects in the draft. The place is a long-term want for the Eagles, and there is additionally a short-term pathway to enjoying time. The knock right here is that it isn’t a precedence place. But for those who focus much less on the “TE” on his profile and extra on offensive talent gamers, it is a neater case to make. There’s a thought that you simply wait till Day 2 to discover a high-level tight finish, and historical past can be utilized as proof. The success of Brock Bowers in 2024 and the relative success of Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland final season present the upside of a first-round tight finish. Sadiq additionally lacks prolific school manufacturing, however there’s sufficient of a mixture of instruments and tape to really feel strongly in Sadiq as a high-level prospect. This would characterize the Eagles’ largest funding in a decent finish in the draft since Keith Jackson in 1988.
2. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Howie Roseman places appreciable weight on upside and “tools in the body” when making a first-round choice, and that is the enchantment to Proctor. He has traits that can’t be taught: 6-foot-7, 352 kilos, 33 3/8-inch arms with a vertical leap that lands him in the ninetieth percentile. He’s began 40 video games in the SEC and it is nonetheless solely 20. He’s removed from a completed product, and there is a lot to work with that screams “Eagles’ pick” — and a robust one. He might turn into Lane Johnson’s eventual substitute. The inconsistencies in his sport are a priority in scouting stories, however the high-water mark consists of flashes of dominance that present what he can turn into. There’s concern that he may not be a great match for the brand new Eagles’ scheme and will profile extra as a guard, however I would not get mounted on a present-day scheme when investing like this. Take the prospect who has the prospect of changing into the best participant. It’s served Roseman properly earlier than.
3. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
The same sentiment to Proctor applies to Freeling, though they’re various kinds of gamers. Freeling is 6-foot-7 and 315 kilos with 34 3/4-inch arms and an athletic profile that you will have a tough time discovering with that body — a 4.93-second 40-yard sprint with a 33 1/2-inch vertical leap. He began solely 16 video games at Georgia, however he was second-team All-SEC in his first yr because the full-time starter and his quickness and energy had been already evident. There’s numerous improvement forward of him at age 21. Whether Freeling or Proctor, this choose could be an try at discovering a long-term bookend for the Eagles. Freeling solely has left deal with expertise, though a yr of apply on the appropriate aspect might assist with the acclimation course of. This would even be outcome for Roseman.
4. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Among the large receivers in this tier, Tyson has the best probability of changing into a high-level starter. He’s 6-foot-2 and 203 kilos and even with out athletic testing, you may see the power to create separation and beat defensive backs. The main knock on him is an damage historical past that has saved him from ending any of his seasons in school. The medical workers would wish to log out on the choose. If they really feel the damage considerations might be mitigated (much like Jihaad Campbell final season), then the worth and upside are clear. Tyson had elite manufacturing at Arizona State when he was on the sphere, together with 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns in 9 video games final season and 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 video games in 2024. The current commerce for Dontayvion Wicks shouldn’t maintain the Eagles from including a possible difference-maker at large receiver, a place the place they have not added a rookie in the first two rounds since 2021.
5. Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn
The Eagles’ desire is more likely to go offense so as to add extra younger, cost-controlled gamers on that aspect of the ball, and it is the wise strategy. But worth is worth — and the Eagles want extra expertise at edge rusher. That’s the place Faulk comes into the equation. Did you want Mykal Williams as a chance final yr? Then you need Faulk this yr. He’s 6-foot-6 and 276 kilos with 34 3/8-inch arms, a 97th-percentile vertical leap, and 96th-percentile broad leap. He can play in completely different spots alongside the road of scrimmage and might change Jaealan Phillips’ dimension profile among the many younger edge rushers on the depth chart. Faulk had solely 10 sacks in three years at Auburn and was not a dominant move rusher, however the dimension and traits at age 21, with sufficient glimpses of manufacturing, could be a robust swing for the Eagles to take.
6. Vega Ioane, inside offensive line, Penn State
The concept of taking a guard in the first spherical is not probably the most interesting choice, besides that Ioane is the clear high inside lineman in the draft and it is a place the place the Eagles have long-term questions. Landon Dickerson’s damage historical past opens hypothesis about how lengthy he’ll play, and Tyler Steen is coming into the ultimate yr of his contract and nonetheless has not turn into entrenched because the long-term guard. That’s why you may see the enchantment of Iaone, who is 6-foot-4 and 320 kilos with 32 profession begins and was second-team All-American. He’s not a high athlete in the place, however he is a mauler with unquestioned manufacturing. It’s a down-the-middle choose for a group that prioritizes constructing the roster in and out and provides the Eagles a possible long-term reply at guard.
7. TJ Parker, Edge, Clemson
In Dane Brugler’s way-too-early mock draft final April, Parker was projected because the No. 4 choose after a standout 2024 season with 11 sacks and 6 compelled fumbles. He wasn’t as productive in 2025 — he had 5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for losses in 12 video games — however he is an explosive move rusher who can play with energy and cease the run. At 6-foot-4 and 263 kilos, he has a ready-made body. The athletic testing will not wow you, however he’ll be an NFL edge rusher and he is nonetheless solely 21. Comparisons have been made to Bradley Chubb, who thrived in Vic Fangio’s scheme and has been a robust starter in the NFL. My guess is the Eagles go offense, however Parker is well worth the consideration.
8. Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana
Cooper’s manufacturing for the nationwide champions will catch your consideration, and at 6-feet and 199 kilos with a 4.42-second 40-yard sprint and 37-inch vertical leap, there’s additionally mixture of traits. What stands out with Cooper is the big-play capability. He had 30 performs of 20-plus yards throughout the previous two seasons, and he averaged 21.2 yards per catch in 2024. Last season, he completed with 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns. Penn State supporters who double as Eagles followers certainly bear in mind Cooper’s game-winner in the again of the tip zone. He broke 27 tackles final season, exhibiting what he can do after the catch. The Indiana offense will get numerous credit score when discussing Cooper, however he was the one making the performs in house. He will get the sting right here over different large receivers to contemplate, resembling Denzel Boston and KC (*10*).
9. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Boston is completely different than a lot of the different high receivers due to its dimension and enjoying model. He’s big-bodied (6-foot-4, 212 kilos) with a large catch radius and makes performs on the ball. He did not run a 40-yard sprint, so there is not any standardized velocity metric for him, however he isn’t identified to be a burner. That’s not his sport, and the large query for Boston is whether or not he can create the separation wanted to excel in the NFL. There are plenty of receivers with this physique sort who’re draft misses due to the shortage of separation, however there are additionally gamers — resembling what the Eagles noticed with Alshon Jeffery — who can create separation with their our bodies. Boston topped 60 catches and 800 yards in every of the final two seasons, with 20 mixed receiving touchdowns throughout that interval. So, the manufacturing was obvious. If the Eagles really feel he can translate, the dimensions and physicality would give the offense a unique dimension on the skin and permit him to enhance DeVonta Smith for years to come back. He’s not my favourite receiver in this class, however you may see the enchantment.
10. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
A gaggle of offensive tackles could possibly be thought of in this spot, together with Utah’s Caleb Lomu and Arizona State’s Max Ihaeanachor. The upside traits of Lomu and/or Iheanachor could possibly be interesting, however Miller’s seemingly excessive flooring, whereas nonetheless having projectable traits, makes him the protected choose on this listing. He was a four-year starter who was twice first-team All-ACC. He’s 6-foot-7 and 317 kilos with 34 1/4-inch arms and was 87th percentile in the vertical leap and ninetieth percentile in the broad leap. Miller has a wrestling background that comes by together with his hand utilization. He’s solely 22, so it isn’t like he is an outdated prospect, however the expertise can generally be used in opposition to a prospect as a result of they’re seen as extra developed than a less-experienced prospect. And it isn’t a knock that he is been virtually completely a proper deal with if that is his eventual place with the Eagles.
