ELITE: Philadelphia Eagles CRUSHED the 2026 NFL Draft! What to like about each prospect?
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The Locked On Eagles podcast reviews the Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting a clear and strategic vision under GM Howie Roseman. The Eagles prioritized youth and cost-efficiency on offense, selecting five offensive players in the first five picks—Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers, Markel Bell, Cole Payton, and Micah Morris—while bolstering their defense with veteran edge rusher Jonathan Grenard and depth picks like Cole Wasnewski and Bernard. Host Louis DiBiase praises the alignment between Roseman, head coach Sean Mannion, and the coaching staff, marking a significant shift from past years of internal discord. The episode emphasizes how the draft class reflects a unified offensive philosophy centered on run-pass balance, creative personnel packages like 12 personnel, and quarterback mobility. Despite enthusiasm for the offensive additions, DiBiase expresses concern about the safety position, noting Marcus Epps is a solid starter but not elite, and suggests potential upgrades via trade—targeting Jesse Bates, Buda Baker, or Grant Delpit. Overall, the draft is seen as a strong step toward a more cohesive, modern offense and a historically talented defense.
The Eagles drafted five offensive players in the first five picks to build a younger, cheaper, and more versatile offense.
Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers are ideal fits for Sean Mannion’s scheme, especially for revitalizing 12 personnel and creating easy yardage.
Jonathan Grenard provides a guaranteed elite edge rusher, solidifying the Eagles’ already dominant defensive line.
The Eagles’ draft reflects a unified front-office-coaching vision, a marked improvement over past years of internal misalignment.
Safety remains a concern—Marcus Epps is competent but not elite, and the team may need to upgrade via trade before the season.
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Welcome & Sponsor Intro
Introduction to the episode with a plug for The Everydayer Club and a brief mention of the draft's conclusion.
Makai Lemon & Eli Stowers: Offensive Vision & 12 Personnel
“He is really hard to tackle in the open field. He is so good at breaking tackles that turning a five yard play, a three yard play, a negative two yard reception behind the line of scrimmage into a first down into a 20 plus yard explosive play.”
Offensive Line & Quarterback Depth: Bell, Payton, Morris
Analysis of Markel Bell’s massive frame and raw potential, Cole Payton’s mobility as a backup QB, and Micah Morris’ run-blocking upside as a sixth-round pick.
Defensive Upgrades: Jonathan Grenard & Safety Depth
“You can't debate that like he is that guy. Even last year when his sack numbers were lower, listen to these numbers from the last two years. Jonathan Grenard hurries per game in 2024 and 2025 3.2, which was fourth in the NFL.”
Draft Vision & Future Moves: Unity, Trade Targets, and Final Thoughts
“I think Marcus Epps can get you by at least until then, but Can I, if I can add another safety, would I want to this off season? Yeah, absolutely.”
“You can't debate that like he is that guy. Even last year when his sack numbers were lower, listen to these numbers from the last two years. Jonathan Grenard hurries per game in 2024 and 2025 3.2, which was fourth in the NFL.”
“This kid's from a small village in Nigeria where he only played basketball, but he is six, four. He is 306 pounds. He jumped 14 inches higher than any other defensive tackle prospect in this class.”
“He is really hard to tackle in the open field. He is so good at breaking tackles that turning a five yard play, a three yard play, a negative two yard reception behind the line of scrimmage into a first down into a 20 plus yard explosive play.”
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Louis DiBiase
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Howie Roseman
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Makai Lemon
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Marcus Epps
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Sean Mannion
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Eli Stowers
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Jonathan Grenard
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Cole Payton
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Markel Bell
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Jesse Bates
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