The Eagles are 4-0 and atop the NFC East, but it’s never too early for a look ahead to the 2024 NFL draft.
Philadelphia has never drafted an off the ball linebacker in the first round, but recent mocks have the Eagles landing a star from Clemson.
Draft Wire
Draft Wire has Philadelphia adding two more Georgia Bulldogs.
30 – Philadelphia Eagles – LB Barrett Carter, Clemson
The Eagles roster allows them to draft the top-rated player on the board in Barrett Carter.
48 – Philadelphia Eagles – WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia
62 – Philadelphia Eagles – S Javon Bullard, Georgia
CBS Sports
CBS Sports has Philadelphia selecting a linebacker.
Round 1 – Pick 30
Eagles
Barrett Carter LB
CLEMSON • JR • 6’1″ / 230 LBS
Nakobe Dean has struggled to stay healthy, and Zach Cunningham is in a contract year. Meanwhile, we love Barrett Carter’s game; he flies all over the field and while he’s not as big as former Clemson first-rounder Isaiah Simmons, he’s used in a similar role. He’s more refined than Quay Walker coming out of Georgia but with that type of athleticism.
PFF
PFF has Philadelphia adding another SEC wide receiver.
32. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: WR XAVIER LEGETTE, SOUTH CAROLINA
Record: 4-0
Player ADP (via MDS): N/A
Player Big Board Rank: 37
Legette is one of the biggest risers this season. This summer, the 6-foot-3, 227-pound senior receiver was an afterthought in the draft community. But this season, he has broken out in a huge way and could even find his way into the first round. His combination of size and speed is unique, and he’s currently fourth in the country in receiving yards.
Pro Football Network
Pro Football Network has Philadelphia adding an edge rusher.
26) Philadelphia Eagles: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Florida
The Eagles drafted Nolan Smith to help secure the unit’s dynamism, but they could stand to add more security at 5-tech and 7-tech. That’s a role Princely Umanmielen can fulfill quite well.
At around 6’4”, 250 pounds, Umanmielen has the desired size, length, and proportions of an edge rusher, and he’s also supremely explosive, agile, and flexible, with a building pass-rush arsenal.
He’s still trending up with his consistency, but the flashes remain alluring, and he’s already a high-level run defender. He acquires leverage easily, one-gaps with proficiency, and can chase down plays with his speed and range in pursuit.
