Eagles Predicted to Make Perfect Selection in 2026 NFL Draft
The Philadelphia Eagles have had a nice offseason and that should only continue in the NFL Draft. Injuries and players retiring on the offensive line have hurt what has long been one of the better and most reliable units in the league. For a team with Super Bowl expectations, that’s not something that can be ignored.
With how poorly the Eagles ran the football last season, it’s something they’ll have to fix. Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports has the Eagles selecting Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor with the No. 23 overall pick, giving Philadelphia exactly what it needs.
“Offensive line play has been a point of pride for the Eagles in recent years, but injuries and inconsistency fueled struggles for that unit last year, and they need to bring in some reinforcements. Proctor needs a ton of technical refinement, but he’s got rare physical traits for his massive frame, giving him a ton of upside at the next level. Whether he ends up at tackle or guard, there’s All-Pro potential here in the right situation.
” Brooks Kubena of The Athletic stated that the Eagles need an offensive lineman, but they might not go that direction. “If the Eagles were drafting purely based on needs, I’d be writing about Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor here instead. But it would be a market anomaly if Sadiq falls to the Eagles.
“The Athletic’s Dane Brugler noted that NFL teams believe Sadiq has the talent to be a top-10 pick. Last season, the Eagles similarly scooped up linebacker Jihaad Campbell (a top-10 player on the Eagles’ draft board) when he fell within range. This pick is all the more possible after the Minnesota Vikings (at No.