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What are the Eagles’ biggest needs and potential top targets entering draft day No. 2?

One positional need, wide receiver, is off the list. Still, the Eagles have plenty more holes to fill on the roster, both in the short- and long-term.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman returns to work on Friday to evaluate who remains in the pool of players on the draft board that could be a good fit in Philadelphia.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman returns to work on Friday to evaluate who remains in the pool of players on the draft board that could be a good fit in Philadelphia. Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer

Day 1 of the NFL draft is in the books, but the Eagles’ work is far from finished.

Howie Roseman checked one positional need off the list on Thursday night by trading up to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. Still, the Eagles have plenty more holes to fill on the roster, both in the short- and long-term, over the next two days.

With the second day of the draft set to begin on Friday (7 p.m., 6ABC, ESPN), here’s an overview of the Eagles’ picks, their needs, and which players they could target in Rounds 2-3:

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How many Day 2 picks do the Eagles have?

Going into Day 2, the Eagles have three picks in the second and third rounds — No. 54 (Round 2) and Nos. 68 and 98 (Round 3). The 54th and 98th picks are their own, while the 68th was part of the return the Eagles received in the trade of Haason Reddick to the New York Jets in 2024.

The Eagles’ trade up to No. 20 for Lemon did not involve any of their Day 2 picks. Roseman flipped their two fourth-rounders (Nos. 114 and 137) in a package with their No. 23-overall pick to the Dallas Cowboys to land the wideout. In the trade, the Eagles also received a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Cowboys.

Will the Eagles make all three of those Day 2 picks? Presumably, they could also move some combination of those selections to acquire a veteran. One name to watch is Jonathan Greenard, the 28-year-old Minnesota Vikings edge rusher.

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What are their biggest needs?

Most of the Eagles’ immediate needs are on defense. The team has a vacancy at the starting safety spot alongside Drew Mukuba, which Reed Blankenship created when he signed with the Houston Texans in free agency.

The team could also use contributors among the edge rusher corps. Jaelan Phillips signed with the Carolina Panthers at the start of the new league year, leaving Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt as the top tandem in the room. The team signed a few low-cost free agents this offseason, including Arnold Ebiketie, but Roseman could stand to add to the group.

The Eagles’ long-term needs are primarily on offense. Dallas Goedert, 31, is returning to the team on a one-year deal for his ninth season. But beyond 2026, the Eagles are in need of a prospective TE1.

Additionally, Lane Johnson is entering the twilight of his career, as he turns 36 next month. Roseman has a tendency to work ahead on backfilling starting roles on the offensive line. Cam Jurgens, the 2022 second-rounder out of Nebraska, is the most recent example. He replaced Jason Kelce at center in 2024 after starting at right guard in 2023. Could the Eagles identify Johnson’s heir on Day 2?

The Eagles missed out on a trio of tackles that might have been of interest to them in the first round in Kadyn Proctor (No. 12 by the Miami Dolphins), Blake Miller (No. 17 to the Detroit Lions), and Monroe Freeling (No. 19 to the Carolina Panthers). But Roseman didn’t seem deterred as he sought to bolster the offensive line.

“We’re just done with Day 1,” Roseman said on Friday night. “So I think, obviously, always, we want to build this team along the lines of scrimmage. That’s always a priority for us. But we’ve got a fun night tomorrow night, hopefully.”

Who’s available?

Here are eight prospects who could address their short- and long-term needs. Players with asterisks reportedly had some sort of pre-draft visit with the Eagles:

S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

Could McNeil-Warren join Quinyon Mitchell as yet another Eagles defensive back out of Toledo? McNeil-Warren is a unique safety prospect given his size at 6-foot-4, 201 pounds. He may be light, but he plays hard, especially against the run. In four seasons at Toledo, three as a starter, McNeil-Warren generated nine forced fumbles. He was a playmaker in coverage, too, snaring six career interceptions. If the Eagles are interested in drafting him, though, they may need to move up from No. 54.

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TE Oscar Delp, Georgia

The Eagles could go back to the familiar Georgia well, this time on offense. Delp (6-5, 245) didn’t put up big receiving numbers in college. He never eclipsed 24 catches in a single season. Last year, he posted just 261 yards and a touchdown on 20 receptions. Still, Delp has shown flashes as a receiver, especially in his ability to generate yards after contact (154 in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus). Could the Eagles help him develop and reach his potential at the pro level?

EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State*

Dennis-Sutton could bring more size to the Eagles’ edge rushing corps at 6-6, 256 pounds. He displayed an ability to blend power with speed coming off the edge throughout his four seasons at Penn State (two as a starter). Dennis-Sutton finished his collegiate career with 23½ sacks, which ranks sixth in school history. He could also bring special-teams value, as he blocked a Penn State record-tying three punts in 2025.

EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan

Could the Eagles add another edge rusher from Michigan, following in the footsteps of Brandon Graham? Moore (6-4, 255 pounds) is coming off of a stellar season. As a senior in 2025, he led the team with 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 10½ tackles for a loss. He plays with power off the edge as a rusher, which could serve as a complement to the speedy Smith and Hunt.

TE Max Klare, Ohio State

Klare, 6-5, 246, transferred to Ohio State in 2025 after a breakout season at Purdue the year prior (685 yards and four touchdowns on 51 receptions). His production dropped off last year (448 yards and two touchdowns on 43 receptions), in part due to the plethora of weapons in the Ohio State offense. Still, Klare is a solid receiver, and while he isn’t heralded for his blocking, he could evolve into a contributor at the position at the next level.

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OG Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M*

Bisontis (6-5, 315 pounds) spent the last two seasons as the starting left guard at Texas A&M. He started primarily at right tackle the previous year as a freshman, due to injuries. According to PFF, Bisontis gave up one sack on 441 pass blocking snaps and conceded just 12 pressures total. He has shown in pass protection that he has the requisite foot speed to stick with interior defensive linemen.

DB Treydan Stukes, Arizona*

Stukes is a versatile defensive back who spent most of his six-year career at Arizona in the slot (1,122 snaps, per PFF). He put up eye-catching numbers in coverage in 2025, finishing with a team-high four interceptions and six pass breakups. Even though Stukes missed the final eight games of the 2024 season with an ACL injury, his improved health was on display at the combine, where he ran a 4.33 40-yard dash (98th percentile).

OT Markel Bell, Miami*

If you’re looking for size at the tackle position, look no further than Bell. At 6-9, 346 pounds, Bell has rare length, but he moves well at his size. A two-year starter at left tackle, Bell has been stout in pass protection, conceding just three sacks and 26 pressures in his college career, per PFF. He did not give up a sack in 2025. While he could stand to add some strength to his lower half, he is a unique prospect with intriguing upside.

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