Report: Eagles schedule a predraft visit with intriguing TE prospect

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to dig deep into the 2026 NFL Draft class, and their latest reported visit highlights a prospect whose story is as compelling as his potential. Former Nebraska Cornhuskers football walk-on turned Texas A&M Aggies football contributor Nate Boerkircher is set to visit Philadelphia, according to a report by Tony Pauline, adding another intriguing name to the team's tight end evaluations. Boerkircher's path to this point is anything but typical.

Once a walk-on, he worked his way into relevance and eventually earned a nomination for the prestigious Burlsworth Trophy, given annually to the nation's top player who began his career without a scholarship. That kind of perseverance resonates in a city like Philadelphia, where effort and grit often matter just as much as production. If there's a “Rocky” spirit in this draft class, Boerkircher might embody it.

Nate Boerkircher/TE/Texas A&M has official 30 visits with the @Eagles & @Broncos . He was highlighted in the @ES_sportsnews article on TAMU pro day posted earlier this AM: https://t. co/pq2ljpkCE6 — Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 27, 2026 At 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, he brings the size teams covet at the position.

While his stat line from last season, 19 receptions for 198 yards and three touchdowns, won't jump off the page, evaluators are more focused on what he could become rather than what he's already shown. He projects as a true dual-threat tight end, capable of contributing as both a blocker and a pass catcher. That versatility makes him an interesting fit for the Eagles.