2026 NFL Draft: Day 3 sleepers the Eagles could target
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The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and the Eagles will look drastically different on defense after losing Naobe Dean, Jaelan Phillips, and Reed Blankenship. Now all eyes will turn toward the 2026 NFL draft. The first day will feature only the first round, the second day will feature the second and third rounds, and the draft will conclude with the final four rounds on the third day. Philadelphia has needs, but a top-flight defensive tackle won't be needed after the Eagles agreed to a new three-year, $78 million contract extension with Jordan Davis.
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They could also wait to land a tight end after retaining Dallas Goedert on a one-year deal.
Here's a look at Day 3 NFL draft prospects the Eagles could target, highlighting late-round sleepers and developmental players who could provide depth and upside heading into the 2026 season.
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
As a senior, Fields started all 12 games for the Irish, leading all players with an average of 17.5 yards per reception among those with at least 10 catches. He finished second on the team with a total of 630 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions.
Mason Reiger, ED, Wisconsin
Reiger, the Defensive MVP of the 2026 Shrine Bowl, played in all 12 games and made 11 starts at outside linebacker during his only season with the Badgers. He finished the season with 33 tackles, 5.0 sacks, and 6.0 tackles for loss (TFLs). Reiger recorded tackles in every game and had notable performances, including three tackles and a sack against Miami (OH) on August 28, and four tackles against MTSU on September 6.
Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
An AP, USA Today, and PFF first-team All-America, Stephens started at left guard in all 13 games and made 34 starts in his career.
Jalon Kilgore, CB, South Carolina
A safety who can play in the slot, Kilgore is tough and versatile, and his 4.4 40-yard dash time tied for fifth in the safety group, along with putting up 16 reps on the bench press. Kilgore has logged 53+ tackles in each of his three seasons, while intercepting eight passes and breaking up 23 over his career.
Nadame Tucker, Edge Rusher, Western Michigan
The 6-foot-3, 240-pound edge rusher could be the next defensive standout from the Mid-American Conference. Tucker was tabbed the winner of the 44th Vern Smith Leadership Award as the top player in the MAC as well as the Defensive Player of the Year. In the eight MAC games, Tucker had 12.0 tackles for loss and a MAC-best nine sacks. The New York, N.Y., native also forced two fumbles and helped the Broncos' defense allow just 14.5 points per game.
Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
Trigg is a dynamic athlete who can create mismatches in the passing game, duplicating Dallas Goedert's versatility. He has very good speed and highlight reel catches.
Joshua Braun, G, Kentucky
Braun, an Arkansas transfer, started all 12 games for Kentucky. He allowed just five sacks and incurred only five penalties over 831 snaps. He ranked second on the team with 31 knockdown blocks and achieved a grade of 82 percent. He was recognized as a Preseason Third Team All-SEC selection by the Coaches, Phil Steele, and Athlon, and he made the 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 List.
Dametrious Crownover, T, Texas A&M
A former three-star tight end recruit turned right tackle, Crownover impressed at the Senior Bowl and offers elite size, strength, and immense potential. The 6-7, 336-pound offensive tackle has impressive footwork and will have time to develop.
Kaleb Proctor, DI, Southeastern Louisiana
The Soutland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Proctor played in 48 games, logging 134 total tackles, 45 solo, 26 TFLs, 16 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.
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