Eagles first-round NFL draft guide: 20 prospects they could land Thursday night

Kadyn Proctor is big and can move

Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Proctor is a humongous tackle. He generates freakish power from his 6-7, 352-pound frame and consistently drives defensive linemen off the ball.

His lack of foot speed gets him in trouble against explosive pass rushers. He has also reportedly struggled with conditioning and being overweight. Despite those concerns, the Eagles could gamble on Proctor in the first round, believing they can get him to reach his upside.

Proctor could become Philadelphia’s long-term starter at right tackle or right guard. His versatility could make him more valuable to the Eagles as they brace for several changes on the offensive line in the coming years.

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Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

Iheanachor started playing football just five years ago, making him one of the rawest prospects in the draft.

The Eagles wouldn’t rush him onto the field as a rookie. He would learn behind Johnson, refine his technique, and position himself as the starter when Johnson retires.

Iheanachor boasts an impressive combination of size (6-5⅞, 321 pounds), length (33⅞”), athleticism and power. He’s light on his feet and does a great job of shutting down explosive pass rushers.

Caleb Lomu

Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

At 6-6, 313 pounds, Lomu’s explosive burst and quick feet help him mirror pass rushers and reach the second level in the run game.

Lomu currently lacks the strength, power and play demeanor to make an immediate impact. Power edge rushers could overwhelm him.

The 21-year-old could get stronger in an NFL weight room and improve his power. He could become the guy after Johnson retires.

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Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

Miller has the best chance of succeeding as a rookie among the tackles on this list.

During Clemson’s matchup against South Carolina this past season, he did a great job of mirroring and keeping future first-round pass rusher Dylan Stewart in check. His pass-pro technique is refined, and his long arms (34¼”) give him a significant advantage.

He is a young prospect—22 years old—with four years of starting experience. The Eagles could take Miller over the other tackle prospects if they believe he has a higher floor and a solid ceiling.

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Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State

Ioane is a mean, tough bully on the field. He drives defenders off the ball consistently and always looks for extra work. His powerful base and stout anchor give him a tremendous ceiling as a pass protector and run blocker. He could beat out Tyler Steen for the right guard job next season.

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Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M

Bisontis is built with a massive frame (6-5¼, 315 pounds) and plays with great strength. He has strong, active hands and locks onto defensive tackles. He also has good recovery speed and can win reps after losing initially. The Eagles could view him as a long-term replacement for left guard Landon Dickerson or as immediate competition for Steen.

Emmanuel Pregnon

Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

With his tremendous upper and lower body strength, Pregnon is able to control and dominate most of his opponents. He plays with good leverage and positioning. He demolishes defenders in the run game and has the awareness to pick up stunts and twists in the pass game.

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Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Sadiq could be a matchup problem for linebackers and safeties. He is an explosive route runner who frequently gets open and makes defenders miss after the catch. The Eagles could build their passing offense around him and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith.

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Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Lemon slipping to 23 feels like a pipe dream, but it’s not completely unrealistic.

His 5-11, 198-pound frame could limit his ability to play on the outside. That concern could cause him to drop, and the Eagles could jump on the opportunity to add a difference-maker.

Lemon makes tough catches in traffic while absorbing big hits. He is also a crafty route runner who consistently gets open over the middle and outside the numbers. He is dynamic with the ball in his hands, generating 502 yards after the catch in 2025.

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KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Philadelphia’s passing game has not been explosive the last two seasons.

Concepcion could help solve that problem. He possesses elite short-area quickness and top-end vertical speed. His best trait is creating separation, which is the most valuable skill set a wide receiver can have to succeed in the NFL. He finished this past season with 61 catches for 919 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) gestures during the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Alabama Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif.

Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

Cooper breaks tackles after the catch like a running back. He has a compact 6-0, 198-pound frame, making him difficult to bring down.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza tossed up 50/50 balls to Cooper, knowing that he would come down with them most of the time. Cooper plucks the ball beautifully and has great body control, especially near the sideline and in the back of the end zone.

New Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion could move Cooper all over the formation to maximize his versatile skill set.

Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

Boston moves well for a 6-3, 212-pound wideout, but he struggled to create consistent separation against collegiate defensive backs.

Boston’s strong hands and size advantage over most cornerbacks helps him reel in tough catches over the middle and in the red zone. He would give the Eagles much-needed size in a smaller wide receiver room. During his final season with the Huskies, he snagged 62 catches for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Keldric Faulk

Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

Philadelphia could have to exercise patience with Faulk. He’s not ready to make an immediate impact as a pass rusher, but he would improve the team’s run defense.

At 6-6, 278 pounds, he plays with a relentless motor, defeats blocks with strong, skilled hands and bench presses offensive linemen into the backfield with his long arms (34 3/8″). He quickly diagnoses run plays and gets himself in the right position to make the play. He pushes the pocket when he kicks inside and rushes against a guard.

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T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

At 6-3, 263 pounds, Parker uses his powerful hands to beat offensive linemen. Strong, physical defensive ends with length like Parker typically offer a high floor. He projects as a quality starter or a good rotational piece. He would be a big part of Philadelphia’s pass-rush rotation.

Malachi Lawrence

Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

Lawrence has prototypical size (6-4, 253 pounds) and arm length (33 5/8″) for an edge rusher. He’s quick off the ball and uses an array of pass-rush moves to beat offensive tackles. But he’s an average run defender, lacks great bend and doesn’t always play with great power.

Zion Young

Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri

Young has impressive physical tools and is a strong run defender. He plays with high levels of energy, motor and physicality. But his lack of pass rush production and inability to string together moves is concerning.

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Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)

Mesidor has inside-out versatility as a pass rusher and wins with a variety of moves. He’s very twitchy and bends well. Concerns about his age (25) and past foot injuries may limit his perceived ceiling.

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Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

McNeil-Warren could fill Philadelphia’s strong safety need. He’s aggressive and explosive. He delivers hard hits and makes a ton of plays from center field, inside the box and in the slot. He forced three fumbles and snagged two interceptions in 2025.

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Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

If Thieneman fell to the 23rd pick, Philadelphia could consider taking him because he is considered one of the best defensive players in the draft and would fill a need. He has excellent range in coverage and is an instinctive playmaker. His stock improved after he ran a 4.35 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

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