The Philadelphia Eagles' draft grades for the 2026 NFL Draft class reveal mixed evaluations, with some players poised to exceed expectations while others may struggle to develop.
Key points
Eagles' draft grades are being evaluated.
Some picks may exceed expectations.
Others are at risk of being busts.
Grades cover every Eagles' pick.
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Philadelphia Eagles draft grades and analysis for 2026 NFL Draft class
PHILADELPHIA − The grades are coming in for the Eagles' haul in the NFL draft.
And it's easy to see that the Eagles' picks are either on the cusp of far exceeding their draft slots or perhaps ending up as busts who never developed.
Here, then, are the grades for every Eagles' pick in the 2026 NFL draft:
Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon poses with his parents Mike and Brandy Lemon on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon is introduced before the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Acrisure Stadium.
Q&A
What are the grades for the Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 NFL Draft picks?
The grades for the Eagles' 2026 NFL Draft picks indicate a mix of potential, with some players likely to exceed their draft slots and others at risk of being busts.
Which players are considered potential busts in the Eagles' 2026 draft class?
The analysis suggests that certain picks in the Eagles' 2026 draft class may not develop as expected, but specific names are not provided in the excerpt.
How do the Eagles' 2026 draft picks compare to previous years?
The excerpt does not provide a direct comparison to previous years, but it highlights the potential for both success and failure in the current draft class.
What factors influence the draft grades for the Eagles' 2026 picks?
Draft grades are influenced by players' projected development, their performance relative to draft slots, and overall team needs.
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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 20 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Acrisure Stadium.
Makai Lemon (R) of USC poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) after being selected twentieth overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Makai Lemon of USC celebrates after being selected twentieth overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans catches a pass against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans makes a catch over Jaydon Hill #8 of the Texas A&M Aggies during second half of the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Trojans defeated the Aggies 35-31.
Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) runs for a first down before he is stopped by Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30), defensive back Rod Moore (19) and defensive end Cameron Brandt (9) on Oct. 11 at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) scores a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the second half on Nov. 22 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon is brought down by a pack of Oregon defenders as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) catches a 32-yard touchdown pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back Kanye Clark (1) in the second half on Nov. 29 at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) catches a 32-yard touchdown pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back Kanye Clark (1) in the second half on Nov. 20 at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) hurdles UCLA Bruins punter Will Karoll (49) as linebacker Scott Taylor (20) watches in the second half Nov. 20 at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon poses with his parents Mike and Brandy Lemon on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon poses with his parents Mike and Brandy Lemon on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon is introduced before the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Acrisure Stadium.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 20 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 at Acrisure Stadium.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Makai Lemon (R) of USC poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) after being selected twentieth overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Makai Lemon of USC celebrates after being selected twentieth overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans catches a pass against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans makes a catch over Jaydon Hill #8 of the Texas A&M Aggies during second half of the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Trojans defeated the Aggies 35-31.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) runs for a first down before he is stopped by Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder (30), defensive back Rod Moore (19) and defensive end Cameron Brandt (9) on Oct. 11 at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) scores a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the second half on Nov. 22 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon is brought down by a pack of Oregon defenders as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) catches a 32-yard touchdown pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back Kanye Clark (1) in the second half on Nov. 29 at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) catches a 32-yard touchdown pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back Kanye Clark (1) in the second half on Nov. 20 at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Meet Makai Lemon, Eagles newest draft pick in photos
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) hurdles UCLA Bruins punter Will Karoll (49) as linebacker Scott Taylor (20) watches in the second half Nov. 20 at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Makai Lemon NFL Draft Grade
Pick: Round 1, No. 20
Grade: A-
Why: The Eagles traded up three spots to take Lemon, a high-volume receiver from Southern Cal who rarely drops the ball. He had 79 catches for 1,156 yards and won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top wide receiver. Yet Lemon played mostly as a slot receiver at USC, and he's not particularly big (5-11, 195 pounds) or fast (4.47 in the 40). If the Eagles are trading A.J. Brown as expected, Lemon will have to produce.
Why: Stowers is a freakish athlete who set a Combine record for tight ends with a 45.5 inch vertical leap. But Stowers has only played tight end for two seasons at Vanderbilt after coming to Texas A&M as a quarterback. In other words, Stowers has a lot to learn. Fortunately, he's in the right place behind veterans Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt. Unfortunately, it'll be hard for Stowers to find a niche this season in an offense that's deep and prefers to run the ball. That could change in 2027, though, as Goedert and Mundt are on one-year contracts. It'll need to.
Markel Bell NFL Draft Grade
Pick: Round 3, No. 68
Grade: B-
Why: Bell is 6-foot-9, 346 pounds and the Eagles believe he has tremendous upside. He didn't allow a sack last season while playing for the national champion runners-up at Miami. The problem is that Bell is not refined as a run blocker. Like Stowers, Bell has the luxury of learning behind stars Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. If Bell can take advantage of that, the Eagles will have something special.
