The Philadelphia Eagles completed their 2026 NFL Draft, adding five versatile offensive players, including first-round pick Makai Lemon. These selections signal a shift in the team's roster, particularly at wide receiver, as they prepare for rookie minicamp.
Key points
Eagles completed 2026 NFL Draft with five offensive players
Makai Lemon was drafted 20th overall from Southern Cal
Team is signaling a change at wide receiver
A.J. Brown era may be ending
Rookie minicamp is approaching
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The Philadelphia Eagles completed their 2026 NFL draft, making slight overhauls to Sean Mannion's unit by adding five talented, versatile offensive players to the roster. The first two picks are future stars and likely 2025 starters, while all five players offer elite skill sets and the potential to develop into critical starters. Further signifying a change is coming at wide receiver, Philadelphia traded up to add Makai Lemon, all but officially signaling the end of the A.J. Brown era.
With the rookie minicamp fast approaching, the Eagles Wire is handing out grades.
1st round-20th overall: Makai Lemon, WR, Southern Cal
Grade: A+
Considered one of the top pass catchers in the draft, Lemon was the third wide receiver selected and went eight picks later than he was ranked. Lemon is a gritty running back who plays receiver and utilizes his 5-11, 192-pound frame to dominate in yards after catch. His positional versatility will allow Lemon to mesh well with DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown.
The Philadelphia and the NFL world is already buzzing about the potential impact of the move. The pick gives the an eventual replacement for Goedert, but for 2026, it adds another elite weapon to an offense set to lose A.J. Brown after June 1. With top prospect Kenyon Sadiq off the board, Philadelphia turned towards Vanderbilt's , who 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.
Q&A
Who did the Philadelphia Eagles draft in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from Southern Cal, with the 20th overall pick.
What grades did the Eagles receive for their 2026 NFL Draft class?
The Eagles received an A+ grade for their first-round pick, Makai Lemon, and overall positive evaluations for the five offensive players they selected.
What does the Eagles' 2026 draft class indicate about their future roster plans?
The addition of five talented offensive players, especially at wide receiver, suggests a significant roster overhaul and a potential end to the A.J. Brown era.
When is the rookie minicamp for the Philadelphia Eagles scheduled?
The rookie minicamp for the Philadelphia Eagles is approaching soon after the completion of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Bell brings size, length, and developmental upside to a unit that has long been the foundation of Philadelphia's roster-building philosophy, but has seen a change with Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator and Jeff Stoutland out as offensive line coach. Bell allowed zero sacks in 558 pass pro snaps for Markel Bell in 2025.
5th-178: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
Grade: B-
Payton brings athleticism, mobility, and a versatile skill set that could fit well within the Eagles' new offensive system under first-year coordinator Sean Mannion. With the Bison, he showed the ability to make plays both through the air and on the ground, giving him potential value as a multi-dimensional quarterback at the next level.
6th-207: Micah Morris, G, Georgia
Grade: B-
At Georgia, Morris developed a reputation for his strength at the point of attack and his ability to hold up in both the run and pass game. His versatility along the interior gives the Eagles another developmental piece who can compete for depth roles early while learning behind one of the league’s most established offensive line groups. This past season, Morris was the only offensive lineman on the roster to start every game for the Bulldogs.
Morris played in and started all 14 games during the season, contributing to an offense that averaged 32.1 points, 182.1 rushing yards, and 220.3 passing yards per game.
7th-244: Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech
Grade: C+
A talented, but stiff safety who could replicate Reed Blankenship's rise, Wisniewski fell into the Eagles' lap late in round seven. 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.
7th-251: Uar Bernard, DT, Nigeria
Grade: B+
A 300+ pound defensive player who can run faster than running backs, the International Pathway Program pick was scooped up by Philadelphia in the seventh round when most prognosticators didn't have him on draft boards.
7th-252: Keyshawn James-Newby, Edge, New Mexico
Grade: C+
The talented edge rusher was projected as an undrafted free agent; instead, he'll join the Eagles as a seventh-round pick.