5 players Eagles could trade down for in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft
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After the first wave of free agency has passed, 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. This year, the NFL Draft Main Theater and Main Stage will be located just outside Acrisure Stadium on Pittsburgh's North Shore, placing the Draft at the heart of one of the country's most recognizable sports districts.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman is a huge supporter of trading up and down the draft boards, no matter the round or the assets at his disposal. Roseman, known for never sitting still, has always been an active draft-night trader and will likely make a move or two in rounds 1-3. Roseman has conducted over 60 draft-day trades over the past ten years, not including the 2015 draft when coach Chip Kelly snatched personnel control.
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Since 2010, Roseman has traded up eight times, including multiple instances in which he initially traded down and then traded up, and vice versa. In the six times the Eagles have traded up, Philadelphia has landed Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Carson Wentz, Andre Dillard, Jordan Davis, and Jalen Carter. There are other times when Roseman will trade back, including giving the Ravens pick No. 32 for Lamar Jackson.
Here are five players the Eagles could target by trading down in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on high-upside prospects who could make an immediate impact in Philadelphia.
WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
A big physical presence at 6-0, 204 pounds, Cooper, Jr. played primarily in the slot during Indiana's 16-0 run to the national title. Cooper, Jr. had his most productive year, catching 69 passes for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns. He had one season of eligibility remaining.
Edge Rusher Akheem Mesidor, Miami
A dynamic and versatile pass rusher, Faulk ranked eighth in the SEC with 45 total pressures in 2024 according to Pro Football Focus. Overall, Faulk finishes his college career with 73 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks.
OL Caleb Lomu, Utah
Spencer Fano's running mate at Utah, the 6-6, 308-pound Lomo, played in 25 total games, starting 22 and earning an All-Big 12 First Team selection. On the season, Lomo allowed just eight pressures and six hurries and didn't allow a sack in 357 pass blocking opportunities, per PFF; given up just one hurry in the last five games.
S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
McNeil-Warren is a tall safety prospect who will attract interest from several NFL teams, following the successful transitions of Quinyon Mitchell and other Toledo defenders. He received Third-Team All-American recognition from the AP, becoming only the second Toledo player to make the AP All-America team in 18 years.
OL Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
The 6-foot-7, 360-pounder is a huge physical specimen, but athletic enough to run routes and catch passes for the Crimson Tide.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: 5 players Eagles could trade down for in Round 1