Eagles 2026 Draft: Live Updates, Pick-By-Pick Reactions, Instant Analysis, Grades For All Draft Picks And Trades
The Philadelphia Eagles opened up the 2026 NFL Draft with eight picks. With Howie Roseman as general manager, that wasn't going to last.
The Eagles traded two draft picks away in Round 1 in order to move up three spots and select Makai Lemon. They parted ways with both their fourth-round picks in this year's draft to get Lemon -- the fifth trade up for Roseman in Round 1 in the past six years.
This is a crucial draft for the Eagles, who came into the annual selection meeting looking to address the offensive line and add to wide receiver. Don't expect an A.J. Brown trade during this draft and it wasn't surprising to see Philadelphia go offense in Round 1.
Who will the Eagles select with their remaining picks? Is Howie Roseman even done making deals? Roseman added three picks on Day3, so he may not be done wheeling and dealing.
This draft tracker is a rundown of what the Eagles accomplished over the next three nights.
Round 1 (No. 20 overall): Makai Lemon, WR, USC (via Cowboys)
Eagles trade: 2026 first-round pick (No. 23), 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 114), 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 137)
Cowboys trade: 2026 first-round pick (No. 20), 2027 seventh-round pick
Lemon thrived under Lincoln Riley at USC, excelling in his RPO-based scheme. He played the majority of his snaps in the slot, winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award as college football's top wide receiver last season. He finished with 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 TD (14.6 yards per catch).
A smooth route runner, Lemon's game is similar to now Eagles teammate DeVonta Smith in how crisp his routes are and his low drop rate (2.8% in college, just three drops in three years). He's a strong ball tracker even though he doesn't have breakaway speed some teams covet. Lemon is a standout slot receiver, and led all the FBS in first down receptions last season (50).
The Eagles can line DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks on the outside and Lemon in the slot. He can be a strong option underneath for Jalen Hurts -- similar to Wicks -- with the potential to create yards after the catch.
Grade: A-
Round 2 (No. 54 overall): Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
The Eagles landed Stowers in the second round, then traded for with the Minnesota Vikings for Jonathan Greenard shortly after the pick. Philadelphia gave up a 2026 third-round pick (No. 98 overall) and a 2027 third-round pick for Greenard -- leaving the Eagles with three picks remaining in this draft.
Stowers is set to the the TE2 to Dallas Goedert before being the successor to Goedert -- probably as soon as the 2027 season. An explosive pass catcher, Stowers led the FBS in receiving yards per game last season for tight ends (64.1). The former quarterback is fluid in his route running and can be used as a deep-ball receiver in the NFL.
Stowers projects more as a wide receiver than a tight end, but pass catching tight ends are where the league is trending. This is a systemic change for the Eagles, evidenced by Sean Mannion's passing attack.
Grade: A-
Trade: Eagles acquire Jonathan Greenard from Vikings
The Eagles ended up having to give up two third-round picks for Greenard, the No. 98 overall pick for this year (the second third-round pick Philadelphia had) and a 2027 third-round pick. A strong price to pay for a proven pass rusher, but well worth it for the Eagles.
Greenard immediately becomes the top pass rusher in the Eagles defense, as his 16.7% pressure rate over the last two seasons is seventh in the NFL (minimum 500 pass rushing snaps). His 121 pressures in that span are tied for 11th in the NFL and 34 quarterback hits are tied for 28th.
How important is an elite pass rush for the Eagles defense? The Eagles were first in points per game allowed (14.5), fourth in pressure rate (42.4%), and fourth in sacks (26.0) from Weeks 10-17 -- when Phillips played last season.
The defense could have the same impact with Greenard, and they'll have him for the next several seasons.
Grade: A
Round 3 (No. 68 overall, from Jets): Markel Bell, T, Miami
Philadelphia took Bell with its first pick in the third round, a massive tackle prospect that fits the offensive line identity. Bell is listed at 6-foot-9 and 346 pounds, but prefers to play between 350 and 360 pounds. A towering presence at tackle, Bell was a force in leading the Miami Hurricanes to the national title game this past January.
Bell didn't allow a sack in his lone season as the starting tackle for the Hurricanes, using his 87 1-8 wing span to push over defenders in the run game. There's a lot to like about Bell as a prospect, but he won't be starting at tackle any time soon.
Grade: B
Round 5: (No. 178 overall, compensatory): Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
Payton is a dual-threat quarterback, mostly used in a Taysom Hill role before getting the North Dakota State starting job. The Eagles could use Payton similar to Hill, especially with his athletic ability outside the pocket to create space and make plays.
Philadelphia already has gadget-type players in Wicks and Hollywood Brown. Why not use Payton in similar fashion in red zone packages? The Eagles want to get more creative in short-yardage situations, and Payton will make defenses think if he's getting the ball. Payton can be a thrower, H-back, or ball carrier.
This is a developmental quarterback that must improve his pocket presence, stepping into his throws, and footwork. He can still help the Eagles out in 2026 if they use him in a Taysom Hill-type role.
Grade: C+
Round 6 (No. 207 overall, from Rams): Micah Morris, G, Georgia
The Eagles traded the No. 197 pick in the draft to the Rams for a sixth-round pick (No. 207), and two seventh-round picks (No. 251, No. 252). They selected Morris at No. 207.
Morris has been battle tested from his years at Georgia. He faced Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter when he was on the scout team his freshman year, and will continue to see them in training camp when the first-team defense goes up against the second-team offense.
There's a lot of upside in Morris, but he has to get lower when on the block. He's best in a zone-based scheme, which he'll get plenty of reps with in Philadelphia. An athletic freak, Morris just needs some refinement in his technique.
Grade: B
Round 7 (No. 244 overall, from Vikings): Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech
A former linebacker at North Dakota State, Wisniewski moved to safety for the Bison and had eight interceptions in 2023. A broken foot took away Wisniewski's 2024 season, and he transferred to Texas Tech in 2025.
More of a box safety than a ball hawk, that's where Wisniewski can make his mark in the nFL. he provides solid play on special teams with his aggressiveness and toughness.
Wisniewski is a wild card in Round 7. The Eagles didn't have to worry about outbidding someone to sign him. They added depth at safety as he'll compete for a roster spot.
Grade: B-
Round 7 (No. 251 overall, from Rams)
Round 7 (No. 252 overall, from Rams)
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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM.