How the Eagles' recent draft trends point to a trench-heavy approach
· Yahoo Sports
The path to the NFL draft began when postseason all-star games kicked off, marking the start of the 90-day sprint toward the first round in Pittsburgh. The draft may start in Mobile with the Panini Senior Bowl, but several under-the-radar and future NFL stars are on display for scouts, coaches, executives, and all 32 teams to continue to track through the scouting combine and pro days.
The Eagles have revamped their offensive coaching staff, and with the new league year fast approaching, the team will sign free agents and look to extend the contracts of Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and others. Amid those projects, is Philadelphia preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft and could revert to building its roster through the trenches?
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The Eagles have used picks on cornerbacks, linebackers, defensive tackles, and multiple other positions outside of the trenches, but that should change this April. Over the past three years, Philadelphia has used early draft capital on other key positions and hasn't drafted an offensive lineman in the first two rounds since Cam Jurgens in 2022.
Here is Howie Roseman's draft history with offensive linemen.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 20, 2026
This should illustrate why there's a strong expectation go back to using premium picks on the O-line this year: pic.twitter.com/K6JPLrQls2
Since 2011, the Eagles have used a first-round pick on a lineman three times and a second-round pick twice. Talented offensive linemen don't hit Free agency, and Philadelphia will use the next two drafts to secure optimal talent in the trenches, with Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson closer to retirement than we think. Jordan Mailata has hinted at retirement, while Cam Jurgens will look to work back from a back injury.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles will use premium draft picks to rebuild the offensive line