As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the 2025 NFL Draft, set for April 24-26 in Green Bay, the team is poised to retool its roster after a busy free agency period. Having already fortified their defense with signings like Milton Williams and Carlton Davis, and added wide receiver Stefon Diggs to their offense, the Eagles are now focusing on strengthening their trenches in a comprehensive seven-round mock draft, as outlined by Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News in Mock Draft 2.0.
In the first round, with the 32nd overall pick, Iyer projects the Eagles to select Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, following the New York Giants’ selection of Travis Hunter. Carter, a dynamic pass rusher with 17.5 sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss over two All-SEC seasons, brings explosiveness and high football IQ to a defensive line that struggled to pressure quarterbacks last season. Despite character concerns that have deterred some teams, Carter could be a steal if GM Howie Roseman is confident in his off-field behavior.
The Eagles continue their defensive focus in the second round, selecting Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. Harmon is expected to complement Williams and provide an upgrade over the underperforming Christian Barmore, further solidifying the team’s front. Subsequent picks include offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo (Boston College, Round 3, Pick 69), wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (Miami, Round 3, Pick 77), safety Lathan Ransom (Ohio State, Round 4, Pick 106), tight end Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame, Round 5, Pick 144), running back Tajh Brooks (Texas Tech, Round 5, Pick 171), cornerback Jaylin Smith (USC, Round 7, Pick 220), and wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Auburn, Round 7, Pick 238).
This mock draft addresses both immediate needs and long-term depth, particularly in the trenches, while adding offensive weapons to support quarterback Drake Maye. If the Eagles’ actual draft mirrors this haul, fans will have plenty to celebrate as the team positions itself for a competitive 2025 season.
