7-round Eagles mock draft after the first wave of free agency

The initial wave of NFL free agency is over, and the results could significantly impact April's NFL Draft, which will occur at the end of next month. Like every team in the league, the Philadelphia Eagles worked hard to retain their talent on the open market while looking to set aside cash for future deals. With no big-money deals paid in free agency, the Eagles will rebuild through the draft over the next two years.

Philadelphia is currently set to have eight selections in this year’s draft and could look to move out of Round 1 or add more depth after re-signing Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract just days before the start of free agency.

PFF Eagles mock draft

Here’s an updated look at how all seven rounds could turn out for the Eagles via the PFF Mock Draft simulator.

Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. (76) against the Liberty Flames during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Rd 1 Pick 32: Josh Conerly, OL, Oregon

Philadelphia loves athletic offensive linemen, and Conerly fits that mold as Lane Johnson's eventual successor. The Seattle native, who started his career as a running back before transitioning to offensive tackle as a sophomore, doesn’t turn 22 until November. In his three seasons at Oregon, Conerly Jr. played 41 games and was a two-year starter. He played 1,881 snaps at left tackle in three seasons and had a 78.0 overall grade from PFF for the 2024 season.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Elijah Arroyo #8 of the Miami Hurricanes catches the ball for a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 27, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Rd 2 Pick 64: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

Dallas Goedert is 30 years old and has missed 30 games with injuries since 2022. The noise around his potential departure grows by the day. Philadelphia had an exit strategy in place for Zach Ertz. They did the same with Goedert by drafting a dynamic tight end with run-after-the-catch abilities. A late bloomer at Miami, Arroyo entered 2024 with 11 receptions in three seasons, but after quarterback Cam Ward’s arrival, the pass-catcher blossomed. Arroyo averaged nearly 17 yards per catch in 2024 and is elite after the catch.

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom (8) tackles Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Rd 3 Pick 96: Lathan Ransom, DB, Ohio State

The safety played in 55 games and made 37 starts at Ohio State, overcoming injuries. During his final season in Columbus, Ransom finished with 74 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, one sack, two passes defended, three forced fumbles, one interception, and one fumble recovery. Alongside Downs, a unanimous All-American, Ransom earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024.

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Sai'vion Jones (35) defends in coverage during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 38-23; at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

Rd 4 pick 134: Sai'vion Jones, Edge rusher, LSU

Standing 6'4 3/4", 280 lbs., Jones is one of the few defenders in the class capable of playing defensive end or outside linebacker and could be a gamewrecker in Vic Fangio's scheme.

Dec 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) in action during the second half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Rd 5pick 161: Kobe King, LB, Penn State

The Eagles' defense is full of Swiss army knives, and King gives Vic Fangio another pass-rushing, run-stopping linebacker to work with. A native of Michigan, King recorded 41 tackles, four tackles for loss, and three pass deflections during his redshirt freshman season in 2022. The following season, King recorded 59 tackles, six for loss and 1.5 sacks. Last season, the Nittany Lion linebacker recorded 97 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and three sacks.

Oct 21, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) directs the offense as offensive lineman Connor Colby (77) and offensive lineman Rusty Feth (60) prepare to block against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Rd 4 pick 164: Conner Colby, OL, Iowa

A team with few holes continues to maintain depth on the offensive line. Colby is a quick, agile offensive guard who will improve an NFL team's zone running scheme. Colby started 23 straight games at right guard for the Hawkeyes. Before that stretch, Colby started seven games at left guard, six at right tackle, and 11 at right guard. With 45 career starts under his belt, Colby is among the most seasoned offensive linemen in the 2025 draft class. Colby is agile in space and rarely misses his marks.

Dec 26, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Jah Joyner (17) and defensive back Tre'Von Jones (2) sack Bowling Green Falcons quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Rd 5 pick 165: Jah Joyner, Edge rusher, Minnesota

The Eagles love athletic pass rushers, and after losing Josh Sweat in free agency, Howie Roseman reloads with Jah Joyner. Joyner had a standout performance at the Senior Bowl; last season had 32 tackles — 5.5 for loss — 4.5 sacks, seven passes defended, and two forced fumbles. Joyner was an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention in the last two seasons and played 42 games in his four-year career.

Nov 9, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back O'Donnell Fortune (3) breaks up the pass to Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images