The Eagles’ playoffs odds are bordering on an impossibility at this point. Barring some epic collapses from Philly’s NFC East rivals (possible) combined with the greatest turnaround you’ve ever seen from the Eagles offense (absolute fantasy), Howie Roseman should be looking ahead to the offseason. As it currently stands, the Eagles hold the fifth overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. I would be shocked if they pick any later than that at this point and their chances of getting a better pick feel pretty
high right now.
Here is a midseason simulation of the first three rounds using Pro Football Focus’ Mock Simulator. While a ton will change between now and late April, this is a good way for us to familiarize ourselves with some prospects to get excited about.
Pick 1.05: Jeremiah Smith, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
The biggest question going into the Eagles offseason is what happens with the quarterback position. Can Jalen Hurts play football again? Does he want to play football again? Does he want to play football for the Eagles? If the answer to all of these questions is (miraculously) yes, then the Eagles should double down on supplying Hurts with as many weapons as possible. Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver prospect since Julio Jones and AJ Green came out of college in 2011. There are no holes in his game and he would immediately be one of the best receivers in the NFL as a rookie. Now imagine him as WR1 with DeVonta Smith on the other side and Makai Lemon in the slot. That is a great way to get Hurts (or any other quarterback) cooking.
Pick 2.36: Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota
The turnover at offensive line this season has been a mess. Injury luck combined with youth at key positions has led to the offensive line being a real problem. Greg Johnson has been a stellar player for the Golden Gophers over the last few years. He has great size and strength, with the ability to thrive at guard or center. He’d be an immediate upgrade for Philly on the inside at all three positions he’d be able to play.
Pick 3.97: Boubacar Traore, Edge Defender, Notre Dame
One of the many frustrations this season has been the Eagles lack of edge pressure. While Nolan Smith is having a solid year, the rest of the Eagles edge guys have been really mediocre, at best. Boubacar Traore is a bit of a pass rush specialist, at 6’5” and 250 pounds. He has great length and burst. Coming off a dominant game against Miami, Traore is getting some real NFL hype now. Maybe he goes a lot higher than this, but right now this would be a steal for the talented pass rusher.
