2026 mock draft gives the Eagles the offensive weapon they keep seeking but never seem to find.
Sometimes, the mind wanders to intriguing thoughts. For example, what would it be like to be a fly on the wall in Howie Roseman’s office, or to follow the Philadelphia Eagles‘ general manager for a day? Over time, it has become clear that no matter how much he is analyzed, predicting his next move remains increasingly impossible.
We’ve observed some trends. Regardless of how effectively Philadelphia runs the ball, Roseman and Jeffrey Lurie prefer to see their team throwing long passes and scoring touchdowns. They want the offense to be exciting, but they also appreciate a touch of physicality. This has led to an experiment they have been conducting on and off for several seasons.
Remember Tyree Jackson? Sure you do! He was the six-foot-seven, 249-pound quarterback the Eagles worked to turn into a tight end. It didn’t work, but every so often, they try to find his upgrade, usually with little to no success.
They added Julio Jones and wanted him to be a possession receiver. They tried to develop Noah Togiai. In 2024, they drafted Johnny Wilson, and if ESPN’s recent theory is correct, they might revisit an old idea.
Eagles land Denzel Boston in an ESPN 2026 NFL mock draft
Philadelphia loves A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. They’re without question the best wide receiver tandem in the game, but based on recent acquisitions and signings, the Eagles also seem intent on finding two more weapons. They want a speedster who can go deep. They want a big-bodied possession receiver who can serve as a mismatch.
ESPN may have the answer. In Matt Miller’s 2026 mock draft, they land Washington Huskies star Denzel Boston. He stands at six feet four and tips the scales at 209 pounds. He’s two inches shorter than Johnny Wilson and 19 pounds lighter, but Boston has better hands.
Miller offers his take:
“The Eagles have thrived on finding top-20 players who slip through the cracks. Boston could fit that mold, as the 6-foot-4, 210-pounder had 63 catches, 834 yards, and 9 touchdowns last season. His physical, above-the-rim style is a lot like Tetairoa McMillan’s style. Philadelphia has two bona fide star receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but there isn’t much behind them. With Brown entering his age-28 season, it’s worth taking a young receiver like Boston for three-wide sets now and to eventually replace Brown later.”
Miller’s mock, interestingly enough, has Philadelphia picking 31st, one spot ahead of the Buffalo Bills. It sounds like he has the Birds getting back to the Super Bowl and losing vs. Josh Allen and company?
Let’s return to Boston. We discussed his height, but he has also put significant effort into his resume. Last season, in 16 games, he accumulated 834 yards and scored nine touchdowns while making 63 tackles. He will definitely be a player to watch throughout the season as we begin building the draft board for next April.