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Eagles feature multiple first-round picks ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:12 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Eagles feature multiple first-round picks ahead of 2026 season

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 season with a roster heavily composed of former first-round draft picks, including OL Lane Johnson, WR DeVonta Smith, DT Jordan Davis, DT Jalen Carter, OLB Nolan Smith, and CB Quinyon Mitchell. This core of talent has been pivotal in their recent success, contributing to their status as perennial contenders. Johnson brings veteran leadership and championship experience, while Smith has set franchise receiving records. Meanwhile, Davis and Carter fortify the defensive line, and Mitchell excels in the secondary. The team's strategy of leveraging draft picks has established a solid foundation for future seasons.

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Key Details

•OL Lane Johnson has two Super Bowl wins and multiple All-Pro selections.
•WR DeVonta Smith broke several franchise receiving records in recent seasons.
•DT Jordan Davis logged career-high tackles and played every regular season game in 2024.
•DT Jalen Carter earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors since being drafted.
•CB Quinyon Mitchell has distinguished himself in his first Pro Bowl selection.

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9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Every first-round pick currently on the Eagles roster

What they're saying

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The Eagles have built one of the NFL's most talented rosters through the draft and strategic acquisitions. Here's every former first-round pick currently on Philadelphia's roster entering 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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