Eagles Trade Up in Round 1 for Impact Starter

Philly's final mock draft includes a big move to land a top prospect

Apr. 20, 2026 at 8:34am

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The Eagles are looking to address key needs in the NFL Draft, including edge rusher and safety, as they aim to build on their Super Bowl appearance. GM Howie Roseman says the team has a flexible evaluation system that can adapt to a new offensive scheme under coordinator Sean Mannion. In this final Eagles-only mock draft, the team trades up in the first round to land a top interior offensive lineman, then adds an edge rusher, wide receiver, and more.

Why it matters

The Eagles are coming off a Super Bowl appearance and have several holes to fill, including on the offensive and defensive lines. Their ability to navigate the draft and land impact starters will be crucial to their chances of returning to the big game.

The details

The Eagles are expected to be active on draft day, with needs at edge rusher, safety, offensive line, and other positions. They may have to trade up to land their top targets, including Penn State guard Landon Ioane, who could start right away and eventually replace three-time Pro Bowler Landon Dickerson. The team is also looking at Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq and edge rusher Nolan Lawrence as potential first-round picks. Later, the Eagles will target wide receiver Marlon Bell, offensive tackle Crownover, cornerback Davis, and other depth pieces.

  • The 2023 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
  • The Eagles are currently slated to have 10 picks in the draft.

The players

Landon Ioane

A 6-foot-4, 320-pound guard from Penn State who is considered the best interior lineman in the draft. He could start at right guard this season and eventually replace three-time Pro Bowler Landon Dickerson on the left side.

Nolan Lawrence

A 6-foot-4, 253-pound edge rusher from Oregon who ran a 4.52 40-yard dash at the combine. He can provide depth and develop behind the Eagles' current pass rushers.

Marlon Bell

A 6-foot-2, 222-pound wide receiver from USC who is coming off an ACL tear. He had 72 catches for 917 yards in 11 games last season before the injury.

Crownover

A 6-foot-7, 319-pound offensive tackle from an undisclosed school who has the athleticism the Eagles covet at the position.

Davis

A 6-foot-4, 194-pound cornerback from Washington who had 2 interceptions last season and 15 passes defended in 2023 at Arizona.

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What they’re saying

“I probably would want to hold our cards close to the vest here. But I would say we have a system evaluating players that really fits and transcends scheme and the criteria and qualities that we're looking for in offensive linemen.”

— Howie Roseman, Eagles GM

What’s next

The Eagles will look to finalize their draft board and prepare for the start of the 2023 NFL Draft on April 23rd in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

The Eagles are poised to address key needs on both sides of the ball in the draft, with a focus on building up the offensive and defensive lines. Their ability to land impact starters, particularly through potential trades, will be crucial to their chances of returning to the Super Bowl.