It's NFL draft season, and Eagles GM Howie Roseman is a master manipulator of draft capital and never shy about trading up or down the board.
Philadelphia enters the draft process with plenty of pressing needs and a retooled roster that will need to replace six key defense contributors.
Roseman, known for never sitting still, has always been an active draft night trader and will likely make a move or two during rounds 1-3, 17 days from now.
Roseman has conducted over 45 draft-day trades over the past ten years, not including the 2015 draft when coach Chip Kelly snatched personnel control.
With the selection process quickly approaching, we're looking at ten players Philadelphia could target in a trade-up scenario.
Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
There are no Jalen Carter-type off-field issues that could cause Carter to slide, but the draft's top pass rusher would fit perfectly in Philadelphia. Carter had 12 sacks last season and looked unstoppable despite playing through a shoulder injury down the stretch.
Jalon Walker, Edge/LB, Georgia
Walker, a player who could be the second coming of Zack Baun, had 6.5 sacks in 2024, despite splitting time in the middle of the field at off-ball linebacker. Philadelphia could deploy Walker in a hybrid role since it needs a boost at both linebacker and edge rusher.
Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Stewart has been mocked anywhere from pick No. 9 to late in the first round. In his three seasons at Texas A&M, Stewart recorded 65 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. He also added four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, and two forced fumbles. Stewart brings good size, length, and frame for the position, but needs to be more consistent.
Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
Green spent the last two seasons at Marshall after transferring from Virginia following his freshman season. While at Marshall, Green played in 26 games and recorded 127 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 21.5 sacks. He also added two passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and four forced fumbles in his two seasons. Last season, as a redshirt sophomore, Green led the FBS in sacks (17.0), tackles for ...
