2026 NFL Draft: Day 3 sleepers the Eagles could target
Here’s a look at Day 3 NFL draft prospects the Eagles could target, highlighting late-round sleepers and developmental players who could provide depth and upside heading into the 2026 season.
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and the Eagles will look drastically different on defense after losing Naobe Dean, Jaelan Phillips, and Reed Blankenship. Now all eyes will turn toward the 2026 NFL draft . The first day will feature only the first round, the second day will feature the second and third rounds, and the draft will conclude with the final four rounds on the third day.
Philadelphia has needs, but a top-flight defensive tackle won't be needed after the Eagles agreed to a new three-year, $78 million contract extension with Jordan Davis. They could also wait to land a tight end after retaining Dallas Goedert on a one-year deal. Here's a look at Day 3 NFL draft prospects the Eagles could target, highlighting late-round sleepers and developmental players who could provide depth and upside heading into the 2026 season.
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame As a senior, Fields started all 12 games for the Irish, leading all players with an average of 17. 5 yards per reception among those with at least 10 catches. He finished second on the team with a total of 630 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions.
Mason Reiger, ED, Wisconsin Reiger, the Defensive MVP of the 2026 Shrine Bowl, played in all 12 games and made 11 starts at outside linebacker during his only season with the Badgers . He finished the season with 33 tackles, 5. 0 sacks, and 6.