The Philadelphia Eagles have two number-one receivers and a WR3 who is likely WR2 on almost every other NFL team, so many observers would assume the Eagles will not be drafting a wide-out. But with Howie Roseman, you never know. Many see the upcoming NFL draft as a “luxury draft” for Philadelphia as they do not have many, or any, obvious needs.
The Eagles could have a desire to trade a receiver down the road, or they could add to their already impressive Wide Receiver room. Philadelphia is a wild card in every round this year!
Receiving options for the Eagles
Matthew Golden, Texas, is electric with the ball in his hands and fast, as he showed at the combine with a 4.29 forty! Matthew is an elite route runner who breaks ankles with his sharp cuts, double moves, and twitch. He has the hops to get up for the ball versus DBs taller than him and has the hands to haul in every pass. He is in the conversation as WR1.
Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State, has elite coverage concept knowledge and routinely finds the soft spot against defenses. He utilizes advanced footwork, is a technical route runner, and is also reliable and fearless over the middle. Egbuka gets open quickly in tight spaces and runs with a desire to score every time the ball is in his hands. He is a top 3 WR in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona, has been a QBs best friend by making catches most Wide Receivers can’t. Tetaiora uses his long body to shield defenders and can get open fast in short routes and the red zone. He has a toolbox full of crafty releases and separates with long strides downfield.
Luther Burden III, Missouri, has reached the upper echelon of the WR class two years in a row. Luther exudes long speed, body control, and an explosive release. Burden can be a dominating receiver from the slot and is a savvy route runner who beats defenders to the ball. Luther has shown to be a dangerous YAC threat with his ability to fight through tackles. Burden produced versus the top competition in college football.
Tre Harris, Ole Miss, dominates in the Red Zone, is extremely physical, and stresses defenders with long strides on vertical routes. Tre has a strong frame and core and doesn’t get knocked off routes or outmuscled for the football. Harris uses leverage and a high football IQ to get open in space. He is an elite blocker and one of the more well-rounded WRs in the class. If the Eagles needed a WR3, he would be a target.
Elic Ayomanor, Stanford, demonstrates elite footspeed and an uncanny ability to redirect on a dime. He is a vertical threat that can separate quickly with an elite release package. Elic has shown above-average blocking skills and will be able to get on an NFL field quickly. Ayormaor is always fighting through coverage and working back for the football. He has a high motor, is uber-competitive, and is another WR that will interest teams willing to use a top pick in the draft for a wide out.
Xavier Restrepo, Miami, is an elite route runner who confuses defensive backs with misdirection and changing speeds like Greg Maddux did in baseball with his pitches. Xavier is quick and able to work in tight areas, he processes where his QB wants to go with the ball when plays break down and find a way to get open. Restrepo can play on special teams immediately while he develops on an NFL roster.
Jalen Royals, Utah St, tracks the ball as well as anyone in the class. He had 15 touchdowns in 2023 and showed an innate ability to get to the high point first. Once the ball is in his hands, he causes a lot of missed tackles, especially in tight spaces, showing off his twitch. Royals is an above-average route runner, fluid, blessed with excellent foot speed, and understands coverage.
Isaiah Bond, Texas, is an uber-talented athlete, with elite acceleration. Bon, Isaiah Bond, glides down the field on verticals with ease and tracks the ball well. He is another vertical threat in this class that puts stress on defense by changing speeds and directions. Isaiah has shown a good burst off the line and displays physicality beyond his size, especially as blocker.
Jaylin Noel, Iowa St, is incredibly quick in tight spaces and uses his speed and escapability to create YAC. Jaylin might have the best feet in class. Noel creates separation almost instantly off the line, sometimes causing defensive backs to fall. He often destroys zone coverage and carves up defenders with his plant and burst. He has the skills to be an elite receiver at the next level.
Jayden Higgins, Iowa State, has great size, soft hands, and contortionist body control. Higgins gets open by finding holes in coverage consistently and using his wide wing span to extend his impressive catch radius. Jayden had an impressively low 3% drop rate. He creates YAC with polished routes and a balanced core. Higgins is a versatile weapon able to line up all over the field as your x, y or z.
Jack Bech, TCU, is a physical receiver who creates space with his size and balance when knocked off routes. Bech completes receptions in tight spaces by using his strong hands and his above-average ball-tracking skills. Jack is in the conversation for having the best hands in class. Bech is tough over the middle and does the dirty work of blocking anyone with a pulse.
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