5 prospects Eagles would love to see fall in Round 1 draft

TL;DR

The Philadelphia Eagles are eyeing five top prospects who may unexpectedly fall to them in the first round of the NFL draft. General manager Howie Roseman aims to capitalize on high-end talent to enhance the team's already explosive offense.

Key points

Eagles have a reputation for patience on draft night
Howie Roseman aims to add game-changing talent
Eagles have the NFL's most explosive offense
Francis Mauigoa is ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle
Mauigoa allowed no sacks in playoff games

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Francis MauigoaCollege Football Playoff National Championship

The Philadelphia Eagles have built a reputation for staying patient on draft night, often allowing the board to come to them before making a move. Under general manager Howie Roseman, that strategy has consistently paid off, with Philadelphia capitalizing when high-end talent unexpectedly slips into range. The Eagles have the NFL's most explosive offense, with few holes and plenty of firepower to carry the organization back to the Super Bowl. Roseman is always looking to add game-changing talent, and the NFL draft is the most efficient and cheapest place to start.

That patience has multiple opportunities, especially in the mid to late first round. If the draft unfolds in their favor, the Eagles could find themselves in a position to land a player with top-15 talent—one of several prospects who may not be expected to be available but would represent tremendous value if they fall.

With the draft fast approaching, we're looking at five dream targets who are certain to be unavailable in Round 1.

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Florida)

Mauigoa is ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle by ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. in this year's draft and has the versatility to play offensive guard. The Associated Press All-America first-team right tackle allowed no sacks and just one quarterback hit in four playoff games, according to PFF, as the Hurricanes reached the College Football Playoff National Championship game, where they fell to Indiana.

Edge Rusher David Bailey

David Bailey #31, Texas Tech Red Raiders (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

2025 stats through 11 games: 57 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 62 pressures, five run stops, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups

A transfer from Stanford, Bailey is a professional pass-rusher who recorded 14.5 sacks over three seasons for the Cardinals. With the Red Raiders, his 21.5% pressure rate was second in the nation, and he had 12.5 sacks through his first 11 games.