The league is buzzing after Day 1 of the NFL draft, and Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman has swung the roster shaping pendulum at the wide receiver position after selecting USC star Malaki Lemon. The award-winning pass catcher is the fourth wide receiver to join the roster since the start of free agency, and the move all but assures A.J. Brown will move on via trade.
We’re hours away from Day 2 selection, and Philadelphia could look to address defensive needs. We’re highlighting 20 players the Eagles could target in Rounds 2 and 3 on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Stowers set the NFL scouting combine record for vertical leap at his position with a 45½-inch mark while also logging a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and an 11-3 broad jump. In 2025, Stowers had a standout season with 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns, once again receiving first-team All-SEC honors for the second consecutive year. Additionally, he was named a unanimous All-American, won the Mackey Award, and received the Campbell Trophy.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Quinyon Mitchell was a teammate of McNeil-Warren in 2022 and 2023 and the 6-3, 209-pound Swiss Army Knife to take the Eagles’ defense to another level.
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Nussmeier entered the season with heightened expectations and talk of a potential Heisman Trophy after throwing for 4,052 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024. In 2025, Nussmeier took a step back, with 1,927 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions in nine games.
Nussmeier primarily operates from the pocket and offers solid accuracy.
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
The Eagles thrive on pass rush rotation, and Dennis-Sutton’s burst and upside fit perfectly into that system for immediate situational snaps.
A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
A high-motor defender with strong tackling instincts, Haulcy can contribute right away on defense and special teams.
DJ Campbell, G, Texas
During his time in Austin, Campbell appeared in 48 games and made 41 starts.
Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame
The 6-foot-4, 310-pound left guard earned Second Team All-American honors and started seven games in that position. He played a crucial role on the offensive line and was recognized as a Second Team AFCA All-American. He also received the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week award on October 21, 2025, and was included on the Midseason Lombardi Award Watch List as well as the Lombardi Award Watch List.
EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Jacas is a versatile edge rusher whose combination of size (6’3″, 270 pounds) and athleticism aligns well with the Ravens‘ style. He led the Big Ten with 11.0 sacks during the regular season, ranking sixth in the nation. He also tied for 13th nationally (and third in the Big Ten) with three forced fumbles, bringing his career total to seven, which ties him for sixth in Illinois’ career record book. With 27.0 career sacks, he holds the record for the most among active Big Ten defenders and ranks fifth nationally in FBS. Jacas started all 12 regular-season games, recording 43 total tackles (23 solo), 13.5 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, six quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, and one pass breakup. In a rivalry win against Northwestern on November 29, 2025, he contributed four tackles (two solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and two QB hurries.
EDGE Zion Young, Missouri
Young, a transfer from Michigan State, started all 13 games at the JACK position last season. He recorded a total of 23 tackles, including 9 solo tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss (TFL), and a team-high 9.0 sacks, along with one interception. His average of 0.69 sacks per game ranked him 19th nationally and fourth in the SEC. According to Pro Football Focus, he was the 34th-ranked pass rusher in the nation with a grade of 80.9. He ranked 13th nationally among all edge players in Pass Rush Productivity (PRP) with a score of 10.5, which is calculated using a formula that combines sacks, hits, and hurries relative to the number of times he rushes the passer. PFF credited him with 37 quarterback hurries and nine quarterback hits. Young was also named to the Second Team All-SEC by league coaches.
EDGE Romello Height, Texas Tech
A first-team All-Big 12 selection, Height has 32 tackles, including 8 1/2 sacks, last season.
EDGE LT Overton, Alabama
Overton is a versatile edge rusher standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 278 pounds, showcasing significant potential as a pass-rusher. In his final season, he played in 13 games, starting 12. He recorded a total of 42 tackles, including six tackles for loss (totaling 28 yards) and four sacks (for a loss of 23 yards). Additionally, he contributed four quarterback pressures and had one pass breakup. Overton received preseason All-America recognition from ESPN.com, earning first-team honors, and was named a third-team preseason All-American by Athlon. He was also selected for the Nagurski Trophy Watch List, which is awarded annually to the top defensive player in college football. Furthermore, he was included on the watch lists for the Wuerffel Trophy, the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Jalen Stroman, S/Nickel, Notre Dame
A versatile and hybrid defensive back in the mold of Ar’Darius Washington, Stroman offers versatility and special teams ability, which should give him a chance to contribute immediately. Stroman is a hybrid defender, and even more beneficial, the Ravens’ new defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach, Mike Mickens, was with Stroman at Notre Dame last year.
CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana
During his final season, Ponds started 14 games and missed one due to injury (at Iowa). He was named the Defensive MVP of both the Rose Bowl and the Peach Bowl. He was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and received first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News. Additionally, he earned second-team All-America selections from the Associated Press, the American Football Coaches Association, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He also received All-America recognition from The Athletic (2nd team), CBS Sports (2nd team), On3 (2nd team), and Sports Illustrated (1st team). Furthermore, he was named first-team All-Big Ten by both the conference’s media and coaches panels.
Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
A versatile playmaker, Perkins can rush the passer, cover, and play sideline-to-sideline—making him a perfect chess piece for a modern defense.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2026 NFL draft: 15 players for Eagles to target in Round 2 and 3