NFL draft expert predicts Eagles will make a bold first-round move

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has a reputation for making big moves. And a top NFL draft expert is expecting another one on Thursday night.

In his final mock draft, NFL.com draft guru Daniel Jeremiah projected the Eagles to trade up in the first round.

Jeremiah had the Eagles moving up from No. 23 overall to No. 15 to select Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.

“I’m expecting a big trade market for the 16th overall pick, with teams looking to move ahead of the Lions for an offensive tackle,” Jeremiah wrote. “The Eagles trade up one spot higher to beat the competition for Proctor.”

This move would make sense on a lot of levels.

Roseman has traded up in four of the last five first rounds. He’s accustomed to being proactive about the Eagles landing a top-tier talent.

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The Eagles have eight total picks in the 2026 draft, making it feasible for Roseman to make another move.

Offensive tackle is an obvious need; we argued that it’s the top priority in this year’s draft for Philadelphia. Right tackle Lane Johnson is going to be 36 years old this season. He could retire next offseason, and the Eagles don’t have a successor lined up behind him.