The NFL Scouting Combine is in our rearview mirror. The offensive linemen and specialists closed the show. Inside the Iggles was boots on the ground and got to evaluate some of this year's top prospects who may interest the Philadelphia Eagles.
With that being said, mock draft season is already underway. The biggest questions for the Philadelphia Eagles? How will they replace potential losses?
Losing Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham (potentially) means they'll need an edge rusher. Is a succession plan put in place for Dallas Goedert? How about the decisions to move on from Darius Slay and James Bradberry? How will they replace two veteran leaders?
We've already knocked the rust off and tried to answer a few of those questions. Here's a four-round mock that attempts to do the same.
Round 1, Pick 32: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College Eagles
The biggest question heading into the offseason involves finding out what the Eagles' plans are at pass rusher. Donovan Ezeiruaku, a Boston College alum, has the potential to be one of the league's premier pass rushers.
If he were to join the Eagles, he can step right in alongside Jalen Carter and bolster one of the league's most promising defensive lines. Ezeiruaku posted 16.5 sacks in 2024, getting to the quarterback at ease with his relentless pass rush. He is six-foot-two and weighs 248 pounds while scoring a 7.97 RAS Score at the NFL Combine.
He also scored one of the best showings in the 3-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle times: 6.94 seconds and 4.19 seconds respectively.
Round 2, Pick 64: Emery Jones, Offensive Tackle, LSU Tigers
Emery Jones is only 20 years old. He is just one of a few players at that age in this draft class. He is very experienced, however, having started in all three of his years at LSU.
Offensive tackle isn't a direct need for the Eagles at the moment. Lane Johnson is nearing the final year(s) of his career, and Philadelphia would be wise to draft his replacement before it's too late.
At pick 64, Jones is too talented to pass up if he is available. He can learn from Jeff Stoutland and shadow Lane to further his development, Philadelphia seems to be a perfect spot for a tackle who could use some fine-tuning.
Round 3, Pick 96: Elijah Arroyo, Tight End, Miami Hurricanes
Simply, put: Elijah Arroyo was one of the stars at the Senior Bowl.
After the standout week in Mobile, he began earning some early-round buzz as a potential second-rounder. That's good for him as some injury news had led to a downturn in his draft stock.
He attended the Combine but didn't work out. He did, however, meet with teams. A formerly-torn ACL and knee bruise held him out, though he did say he would be able to suit up if Week 1 of the NFL season fell on the same day as his workout at the combine.
Arroyo is a high risk, high-reward solution for the Eagles, one who could eventually replace Dallas Goedert. A successor isn't necessary at the moment, but if he pans out, Philadelphia would have been wise to invest the draft capital. His potential outweighs the risk.
Round 4, Pick 129: Darius Alexander, Defensive Lineman, Toledo Rockets
The Eagles hit on former Toledo Rocket Quinyon Mitchell last season. Taking a chance on his former teammate, Darius Alexander, would also be a wise business strategy.
Milton Williams's extension will unlikely be within Philadelphia's price range. Alexander serves as a good, mid-round replacement.
Like Arroyo, he was another prospect who stood out at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. He was DOMINANT during one-on-one drills.
Alexander really made himself money in Indianapolis. The six-foot-three, 305 pound defensive tackle posted a 9.2 RAS score.
He notched a 4.95-second 40-yard dash time. He registered 28 reps in the bench press, and he showcased impressive athleticism during the on-field work. He's on the older side of the rookie scale as a former fifth-year senior, but he can step right in for the Eagles alongside Jordan Carter and play a role on the defensive line.
