Yesterday we started with day one targets for the Philadelphia Eagles. Today, I am bringing you a list of ten players that they should target on day two of the NFL Draft. This could be a draft where we see the Eagles move around a lot more than they usually do. Howie Roseman has set the expectation that the team will focus on more homegrown talent to keep their winning ways going while managing the cap. Let’s take a look at who they should target on day two.
Day Two targets for the Eagles
Mason Taylor, Tight End, LSU
Taylor is a chain mover; he makes receptions from any spot on the line, often creating mismatches and making a quarterback’s life easier. Taylor has a knack for getting open, provides good YAC, wins contested catches, and shows off above-average hands. He had a 1.8% drop rate. In the right scheme, he will flourish. Mason showed off a more advanced route tree at the Senior Bowl than during his time with LSU. He is one of my two favorite tight ends for the Eagles in this draft cycle. Mason could go as early as the 32nd pick, but at the least likely requires a significant move up to acquire.
Charles Grant, OL, William and Mary
Grant is an explosive, strong player with 35+ inch arms. He played 227 pass-blocking snaps in 2024 and lost eight snaps. His 96.48% win rate was good for 6th in class at iOL. Charles has a wrestling background, which I LOVE for OLs. He is a fluid, disciplined athlete blessed with vice grips for hands. He did not play for Georgia but has the mentality to fit in with them from day one. “On the field, I’m a dawg.”
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss, an Alabama transfer who demonstrates elite coverage skills and instincts, especially in boundary and press scheme defensive styles. Amos has shown explosive breaks, mirrors receivers well, has above-average closing speed, and uses leverage against receivers. Trey has proven to be disruptive as evidenced by his 9 PBUs this year, and an elite 18% PBU rate the last 2 seasons. He sheds blocks well while pursuing ball-carriers and has performed well against top-tier talent.
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Morrison is quick and twitchy, has a high football IQ, and is an ascending player. He covers like a blanket and is a willing run supporter. He exudes excellent instincts and ball skills, demonstrated by his nine interceptions. He regularly forces receivers to the sideline and annoys WRs like a gnat in tight spaces. He also has the speed to cover vertical routes. He may be the best corner in the draft and if not injured, he could have been a first-round pick. If he falls in the draft due to his injury, he could be a steal for the franchise that selects him.
Xavier Watts, Safety, Notre Dame
Watts is a converted WR, understands the game from that position, and diagnoses plays faster than 5G. Xavier transitions and back pedals in coverage as well as anyone in the safety class. He has shown his ability as a ball-hawking opportunist, and his versatility can be used in many alignments including nickel cornerback. Watts is also a downhill playmaker and a dependable run-stopper with a high motor, controlled aggression, and uber-physical. He can contribute in week one on special teams, something he performed well with the Irish.
Bradyn Swinson, Edge, LSU
Swinson is a strong, combative, high-motor edge rusher who excels at pass rushing by utilizing power and speed. He has the innate ability to convert power to speed instantly and is a master at hand warfare. Against the run, Bradyn diagnoses the scheme quickly and uses that to his advantage to be in a position to counter. He is coming off his best season and has shown that as good as he has been, there is more to come!
Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Michigan
Stewart has excellent speed, agility, an elite first step, and a plethora of pass-rush moves; swim, chop, etc. He has shown adequate bend getting around the edge, has a high motor to keep pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and has active, violent hands to thwart offensive linemen. Josaiah can win with outside or inside pass rush moves and has above-average pass rush and run stop rates in college. The Eagles prefer athletic edge rushers, and while some may think he is small for the position, he could be a perfect fit in Philadelphia.
Oluwafemi ‘Femi’ Oladejo, Edge, UCLA
Femi is a first-year edge, converted from LB, and the transition went better than anyone could have imagined. He can play for an NFL team in week one with his run-stopping and edge-setting ability. His closing speed is a cheat code. His motor runs hot and he also displays power! Oladejo has all the traits the Eagles desire at the position and will only improve as he adds to his pass-rushing repertoire. Femi gives off Jalyx Hunt vibes, not just because of changing positions, but attitude and size. He is 6’3, 260, and built to be a future star in the league. Femi is another player that would not be surprising to see selected in the first round, despite many mock simulators suggesting he is a third or fourth-round talent. He is that good.
T.J. Sanders, DT,
Sanders has elite length, which he uses well to eliminate passing lanes. He displays a quick burst, is disruptive, and causes havoc in the backfield. T.J. provided an interior pass rush in college (8.5 sacks in 2 seasons), sheds blocks well, and is a solid tackler with high TFL totals. He is one of my favorite prospects for the Eagles at the position. T.J. is a toolsy and high-upside player who would thrive in the Vic Fangio defensive scheme.
Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
A top-tier run defender who is explosive off the snap and a sure tackler. Alexander has powerful hands to rip down ball carriers at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield and displays an elite ability to use leverage and shed blocks. Simply put, he is a disruptor. One of the only concerns surrounding Alexander is his advanced age. Each team will determine if they overlook that to invest in a premium pick, but Darius’ talent is unquestioned.
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