Eagles select safety Cole Wisniewski at pick No. 244 in draft

The Philadelphia Eagles are adding to the secondary in Round 7, selecting Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski with the No. 244 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Wisniewski brings experience and physicality from his time at Texas Tech, where he developed into a reliable presence on the back end.

Something of a Reed Blankenship clone, Wisniewski is known for his instincts and his willingness to play downhill against the run. Wisniewski has the traits to contribute on special teams early while developing his role on defense. His versatility gives the coaching staff options in sub-packages, particularly in situations that require physical tackling and coverage awareness.

Wisniewski was named one of 15 semifinalists for the Comeback Player of the Year award after missing the entire 2024 season. He became a key player in the Red Raider defense, playing safety and starting all 14 games during his only season at Texas Tech. He finished as the third-leading tackler on the team with 78 total tackles (38 solo), leading all defensive backs and trailing only linebackers Jacob Rodriguez (128) and Ben Roberts (90). Wisniewski was one of four Red Raiders to record 70 or more tackles, marking a first for the team since 2015. Along with Arizona, Texas Tech was one of only two Big 12 programs to have four players with 70-plus tackles that season.

For Philadelphia, this selection is about adding competition and depth in the secondary while continuing to build a well-rounded roster. Late-round picks often carve out roles through special teams and situational play, and Wisniewski will have the opportunity to do just that as he begins his NFL career.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles draft Texas Tech safety Cole Wisniewski at No. 244