As we all know, the NFL Draft is coming up in a few weeks (April 25) and us as Eagles fans are all wondering who the future of our team is going to be. Howie Roseman is always willing to make a trade and I believe that that’s what will happen in this draft. I’m no expert on being an NFL GM so for now, I’ll stick to the picks that the Eagles have. I’m here today to give you a full 2024 mock of what I believe will be the Philadelphia Eagles picks in this year’s draft.

Round 1 Pick 22: Chop Robinson EDGE

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I think that with their first round selection in this draft the Eagles will go either one of two ways,
best player available or do what they know best. As much as I would like the Eagles to take a big
time player in the secondary like Cooper DeJean or Kool-Aid McKinstry, I think that they’re going to stick with what they know best. I believe that the Eagles will draft the 6’ 3” 245 lb edge rusher out of Penn State. Chop Robinson ran 4.48 second 40 yard dash in this year’s combine as well as having 4 Sacks, 12 Solo tackles and two forced fumbles.

Round One Trade Prediction

Although I said that this mock is solely for the picks that the Eagles have and won’t include any trades I couldn’t help but include this idea. I could see the Eagles trading away this pick to either another spot in the draft or package some picks for a big time draft day trade for Micah Parsons. Parsons is nearing the end of his rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys and could be the trade target for Howie Roseman. Roseman has previously traded a first round pick for star WR A.J. Brown , and could be making move to replace the loss of Haasan Reddick.

Round 2 Pick 50: Payton Wilson LB

With the fiftieth pick in this year’s draft I think that the Eagles will select LB Payton Wilson out of NC State. Wilson is 6’ 4” and ran a 4.43 40 yard dash. Wilson led the NC State Wolfpack with 138 total tackles this past season as well as having 6 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 3 interceptions. Wilson would help solve the Eagles current problem in their linebacker core with his height, speed, and overall playmaking ability.

Round 2 Pick 53: Kamari Lassiter CB

With the Eagles next pick I think that they choose to address their issues in the cornerback position. With both Darius Slay and James Bradberry at the end of their careers, I can see the Eagles choosing to draft for the future with this pick. With that being said I can see Georgia prospect Kamari Lassiter being picked here. This 6 foot corner could be exactly what Philly needs to improve their secondary. Although his playmaking ability isn’t exactly top notch
(1 interception and 1 sack through three years of playing at Georgia), his coverage is what sets
him apart from others. Lassiter’s ability in both man and zone coverage is what has me convinced that the Eagles will pick him up towards the end of the second round. Some NFL
comparisons to Lassister are Seattle’s Devon Witherspoon and Chiefs Trent McDuffie.

Round 2 Trade Prediction

A trade that I can see happening with one or both of these second round picks is one of two options. One, I can see the Eagles either packaging one of these picks with their first round selection to move up in the draft or trade for a young player who’s towards the end of his rookie contract (ex. Micah Parsons). Two, packaging one or both of their second round selections to try and grab a mid-late first round pick to use on a player such as Taliese Fuaga out of Oregon State or Kool-Aid McKinstry out of Alabama.

Round 4 Pick 120: Luke McCaffery WR

Who would’ve thought a McCaffery on the Eagles. McCaffery measures 6’ 2” and ran a 4.46 second 40 yard dash at the combine. After finishing the 2023 season with just shy of 1,000
yards (992), 71 receptions, and 13 touchdowns McCaffery is the perfect slot receiver for the
Eagles.

Round 5 Pick 161: Zak Zinter OG, Michigan

We can no longer take advantage of our elite offensive line with Jason Kelce retiring and Lane Johnson nearing the end of his career. Zak Zinter is exactly the guy that we want replacing Lane Johnson, although Zinter plays guard we’ve seen other lineman make the switch from guard to tackle before. Zinter stands at 6 feet 6 inches, 309 lbs and was First-team Associated Press All-American and First-team All-Big Ten Conference in the 2023-2024 college season. I
could see the Eagles going in a different direction with this pick, but with Lane Johnson near the
end of his career I think that the Eagles and Jeff Stoutland work with Zinter a transition to the
tackle position.

Round 5 Pick 171: Evan Williams S, Oregon

After adding safety help in C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the Eagles could choose to add a young playmaker into the secondary to back up Gardner-Johnson. The 5’ 11” senior out of Oregon
racked up 82 total tackles and 4.5 sacks in this past NCAA season. Although Williams lacks
great zone coverage he is very good in run defense which is currently an area where the Eagles are lacking.

Round 5 Pick 172: Eric All TE, Iowa

With Jack Stoll signing with the Giants, the Eagles are left with a hole in their tight end spot. Eric All, the 6’ 5” senior out of Iowa has what it takes to become a star in the professional world of football, his only issue is staying on the field. All suffered a torn ACL in the 2023-2024 season and had a major spine injury in the 2022-2023 season. All could be a great fit behind Eagles current TE Dallas Goedert, and we’ve seen some great TE talent come out of Iowa (George Kittle, T.J. Hockenson, and Sam Laporta).

Round 6 Pick 210: Drake Nugent C, Michigan
After the Retirement of Eagles Great, Jason Kelce, Philly was left with a massive role to fill. Drake Nugent has a powerful, quick snap like Jason Kelce and is overlooked because of his small size much like Jason Kelce as well. Nugent only allowed one sack through 386 pass-block
snaps, Nugent was also a Rimington Trophy Finalist this past season.

In Conclusion

As we eagerly await the unfolding of events on draft day, one thing remains certain: the Philadelphia Eagles are poised to make strategic moves aimed at propelling the team towards
success. Whether through draft selections or by trades, the anticipation of witnessing the Eagles’
future stars take the stage is a testament to the enduring excitement and passion of football
fandom. So, as the countdown to draft day continues, Eagles fans can rest assured that their team is in capable hands, ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.