2027 NFL Mock Draft: Eagles Land Dylan Stewart, Address Major Roster Needs

By Daniel “The Draftnick” Rios

The trade deadline has passed, and it usually signals which teams are ready to enter a rebuild. The Indianapolis Colts are a clear example, as they sold multiple starters. Another team that made a big move was the Philadelphia Eagles, who traded away offensive lineman Cam Jurgens and defensive tackle Jordan Davis.

Davis netted the Eagles a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick. Whether it’s an overpay or not, it doesn’t matter now; the Eagles have stockpiled picks. General manager Howie Roseman now has to draft with two first-round picks and two second-round picks in 2028 and 2029.

The Eagles sit at 2-7, last place in the NFC East. With the retirement of Lane Johnson this season, Philadelphia won’t have much cap space to work with in free agency. That means Roseman will have to do most of the rebuilding through the draft. With that in mind, the Eagles are a fun team to mock draft.

*Note: draft was done with the expectation that Jalen Hurts will be back in 2027*

So, let’s dive into a seven-round mock draft for the Eagles in the 2027 draft.

Round 1, Pick 5: Dylan Stewart, Edge, South Carolina 

Offensive tackle could be an option here, but there really isn’t one worth taking in the top-five. With Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt set to be free agents after next season, the Eagles need another edge rusher.

Stewart will end up being a top-five player in this class due to his sheer athleticism as an edge rusher. He’s dealt with some character issues within the South Carolina program this season, but anytime he’s on the field, it’s evident. Has elite bend and fierce hands to win around the edge, giving the Eagles a game-changer on the defensive end.

Round 1, Pick 25 (via JAX): Zereoue Williams, OT, Utah 

With the retirement of Johnson, the Eagles will need another tackle to fill the need. Rookie Markel Bell has been up and down this season, but you can’t go into 2027 with him as the sure-fire starter.

Williams has been rising boards this season with Utah, thanks to his clean pass-pro technique. The balance he has on his feet while in pass sets is clearly above the others in this tackle class, but the lack of starts in college and inexperience in the run game will knock his draft stock.

Round 2, Pick 36: Kade Pieper, OL, Iowa

The situation with Landon Dickerson screams retirement after this season. He’s dealt with injuries his entire career and hasn’t looked like the Pro Bowl guard we’re used to seeing this season. So, with that in mind, the Eagles have needs in their interior offensive line.

Pieper brings the versatility to play center or guard for the Eagles for years to come. He’s a fluid mover down the field and thrives in the run game, being able to move to the second level with ease.

Roseman rebuilds the Eagles offensive line in two straight picks with Williams and Pieper adding much-needed young talent.

Round 3, Pick 97: CJ Heard, S, Vanderbilt 

The Eagles’ one major hole on defense this season has been safety. Well, good for Roseman, the 2027 class has a lot of safeties to choose from, and he goes with Heard here.

Heard hasn’t gotten the national attention he deserves quite yet. His ability to play over the top of routes and drive on them to create pass breakups is special. Not only that, but Vanderbilt uses him as a blitzer, and he’s their best one yet. The closing speed is noticeable on tape. Not only that, but he’s smart when it comes to tackling angles and does a great job of keeping this inside. He’ll rarely let a runner get outside to the sideline.

Round 4, Pick 105: Luke Reynolds, TE, Virginia Tech 

The marriage between Dallas Goedert and Philadelphia will likely come to an end this offseason. Meaning they need a tight end to fill the room. The Eagles took Eli Stowers last year’s draft, but he’s more of a receiving type.

Enter Reynolds, who is the ideal Y-TE that the Eagles need. He has the playmaking ability off the line of scrimmage and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty. While he probably will go higher when the actual draft comes, he was available here in Round 4, and it’s a perfect fit.

Round 5, Pick 141: Jyaire Hill, CB, Michigan 

Philadelphia signed Riq Woolen to a one-year deal this past offseason. With how he’s played this season, it wouldn’t be surprising if they moved on. That’d leave a major hole in the defensive back room, with Kelee Ringo being a pending free agent as well.

Hill is a physical corner who rises to the occasion. He’s gotten caught using his hands too much throughout his coverage snaps for Michigan, but had a pretty good day against the Indiana receivers earlier this season. Hill has the flexibility to play in zone coverage as well, giving him the upside to be a steal in the later rounds.

Round 5, Pick 150 (via BAL): C.J. Fite, DT, Arizona State 

With giving up Davis in the trade to Jacksonville, the Eagles need a big defensive tackle to replace him. They have options like Ty Robinson, who’s currently in his second year in the league, but he doesn’t quite have the body type that Fite does.

Fite won’t wow you as a pass-rusher, but if you need an early-down defensive tackle, Fite is that. He’s been with the Sun Devils his entire college career, and he’s been a consistent run defender for Arizona State. The Eagles need another body on the interior, especially with Moro Ojomo being a pending free agent as well. Fite is exactly what they’re missing.

Round 5, Pick 157 (via NE): Bray Hubbard, S, Alabama 

Hubbard is listed as a safety, but he’s basically a linebacker when you watch him. He’s 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds and has been an anchor for the Alabama defense. Hubbard played quarterback in high school, and you can see how that impacts him on the field. He never gets fooled and always seems to be in the right position to make a tackle.

Looking at the Eagles roster, they can use another versatile safety who can play linebacker in dime and nickel packages and match up with wideouts. While you don’t want Hubbard playing in the deep half ever, he can do it if required.

Round 7, Pick 233 (via MIN): Carlos Hernandez, WR, Wake Forest 

Wide receiver is a sneaky need for this Eagles team. DeVonta Smith has been dealing with injuries this entire season, and rookie Makai Lemon has struggled to find his rhythm. With Elijah Moore and Hollywood Brown being free agents this offseason, the Eagles will lose receiving depth.

Even with Wake Forest ranked No. 13 in the most recent College Football playoff ranking, it feels like no one has talked about Hernandez. He has 945 yards this season and has three 100-yard performances this season. He’s got great hands and is a sudden route runner. Not only that, but he has the versatility to play in the slot or out wide, which could help boost his stock come the spring.