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The Philadelphia Eagles are closely monitoring several rising NFL Draft prospects ahead of the first round. As the draft approaches, these players are gaining attention, which could influence Philadelphia's strategy at pick No. 23.
The Philadelphia Eagles are no strangers to shifting draft boards, and the 2026 selection process is no different. As the first round approaches, several prospects are generating significant late buzz, climbing rankings, and forcing teams to reevaluate their options. Whether due to standout workouts, strong interviews, or growing league-wide interest, these rising players could alter Philadelphia's strategy at pick No. 23 — or even prompt a trade up or down the board.
For the Eagles, identifying which prospects are truly "rising" and which are overhyped is critical. General manager Howie Roseman has built a reputation for staying disciplined while capitalizing on value, and that approach will be tested with multiple players gaining steam just days before Round 1. If even a few of these prospects come off the board earlier than expected, it could push premium talent down to Philadelphia — or force the Eagles to get aggressive in securing a targeted playmaker.
With the NFL Draft approaching, several prospects are gaining late momentum and could be in play for the Eagles earlier than expected.
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57) blocks Texas Longhorns edge rusher Trey Moore (8) in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
A raw player who's still developing, Freeling is an intriguing prospect offering elite size and athleticism for the right tackle spot. Freeling is a 6'7", 315-pound offensive tackle prospect who turns 22 years old in July. The former Bulldog finished his career with 16 career starts at left tackle, including 12 in 2025 in his lone season as a full-time starter.
Several prospects are generating buzz due to standout performances, but specific names were not detailed in the excerpt.
Pick No. 23 is crucial for the Eagles as it could determine their ability to secure a targeted playmaker or necessitate a trade.
Howie Roseman's disciplined approach to capitalizing on value will be tested as multiple players gain late momentum before the draft.
Standout workouts, strong interviews, and growing league-wide interest in certain players are influencing the Eagles' draft decisions.

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Thieneman was a three-year starter (two at Purdue, one at Oregon), logging 302 tackles and eight interceptions in his career. The talented safety offers elite speed, a 4.37-second 40-yard dash, and a 41-inch vertical at the combine, paired with elite size at 6-foot-2, 201 pounds.
At 6-6, 330 pounds, Max Iheanachor started all 14 games at right tackle in 2024 for Arizona State, playing on 923 of ASU's 974 offensive snaps on the season, earning a 78.1 grade from PFF, 38th best in America. Iheanachor played a key role in Cam Skattebo's career year and fifth-place finish in the Heisman voting. Iheanachor took it up a notch in 2025. An elite athlete who played soccer and basketball before joining the football team in junior college, Iheanachor's combination of size and quickness is similar to Lane Johnson's, and the Eagles would provide the backdrop for a slow development into the NFL style of play.
A Savannah, Georgia native, Hurst earned All-Sun Belt First Team Offense and was the first-ever Georgia State Athlete to be named to the College Football Freaks List.
Proctor could be the perfect pick to eventually replace six-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson, who will turn 36 in May. The Iowa native was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide, going back to his freshman year in 2023. Proctor earned consensus All-America honors in 2025 and is still just 20 years old, providing the perfect backdrop for a year or two of playing and learning behind Johnson at right tackle. Proctor was a stalwart on the left side, allowing 37 total pressures in 2024 and 2025 combined and five sacks.
Stowers set the NFL scouting combine 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. 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.
At the NFL Combine, Fano showed decent athleticism in pulling drills, with explosive acceleration and fluid lateral movement. A Consensus First Team All-American and the Big 12 Offensive Linemen of the Year, Fano started at right tackle for 12 games in 2025, allowed just five pressures and five hurries, and did not allow a sack in 357 pass blocking opportunities, per PFF.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles' NFL draft prospects gaining buzz ahead of Round 1