The league is buzzing after Day 1 of the NFL draft, and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has swung the roster shaping pendulum at the wide receiver position after selecting USC star Malaki Lemon. The award-winning pass catcher is the fourth wide receiver to join the roster since the start of free agency, and the move all but assures A.J. Brown will move on via trade.
We're hours away from Day 2 selection, and Philadelphia could look to address defensive needs. We're highlighting the best available players on Day 2 of the NFL draft.
A versatile playmaker, Perkins can rush the passer, cover, and play sideline-to-sideline—making him a perfect chess piece for a modern defense.
Stowers set the NFL scouting combine record for vertical leap at his position with a 45½-inch mark while also logging a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and an 11-3 broad jump. In 2025, Stowers had a standout season with 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns, once again receiving first-team All-SEC honors for the second consecutive year. Additionally, he was named a unanimous All-American, won the Mackey Award, and received the Campbell Trophy.
A Savannah, Georgia native, Hurst earned All-Sun Belt First Team Offense and was the first-ever Georgia State Athlete to be named to the College Football Freaks List.
Once regarded as a candidate for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, Beck has seen his stock rise and fall in his journey from Georgia to Miami. In his line season at Miami, Beck finished with 3,813 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions this season.
Beck is a balanced pocket passer, and his 74.8% adjusted completion percentage this season was the eighth-highest mark among all FBS passers.
Quinyon Mitchell was a teammate of McNeil-Warren in 2022 and 2023 and the 6-3, 209-pound Swiss Army Knife to take the Eagles' defense to another level.
The Eagles thrive on pass rush rotation, and Dennis-Sutton's burst and upside fit perfectly into that system for immediate situational snaps.
Nussmeier entered the season with heightened expectations and talk of a potential Heisman Trophy after throwing for 4,052 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024. In 2025, Nussmeier took a step back, with 1,927 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions in nine games.
Nussmeier primarily operates from the pocket and offers solid accuracy.
Allar has prototypical size and arm strength, starting 35 games and playing 45 overall during his career at Penn State. Allar increased his completion percentage from 59.9% in 2023 to 66.5% in 2024. Once a potential first-round pick, Allar suffered a broken left ankle in the Northwestern game and was sidelined for the season. Prior to the injury, Allar had 1,100 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions.
A high-motor defender with strong tackling instincts, Haulcy can contribute right away on defense and special teams.
Jacas is a versatile edge rusher whose combination of size (6'3", 270 pounds) and athleticism aligns well with the Ravens' style. He led the Big Ten with 11.0 sacks during the regular season, ranking sixth in the nation. He also tied for 13th nationally (and third in the Big Ten) with three forced fumbles, bringing his career total to seven, which ties him for sixth in Illinois' career record book. With 27.0 career sacks, he holds the record for the most among active Big Ten defenders and ranks fifth nationally in FBS. Jacas started all 12 regular-season games, recording 43 total tackles (23 solo), 13.5 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, six quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, and one pass breakup. In a rivalry win against Northwestern on November 29, 2025, he contributed four tackles (two solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and two QB hurries.
Young, a transfer from Michigan State, started all 13 games at the JACK position last season. He recorded a total of 23 tackles, including 9 solo tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss (TFL), and a team-high 9.0 sacks, along with one interception. His average of 0.69 sacks per game ranked him 19th nationally and fourth in the SEC. According to Pro Football Focus, he was the 34th-ranked pass rusher in the nation with a grade of 80.9. He ranked 13th nationally among all edge players in Pass Rush Productivity (PRP) with a score of 10.5, which is calculated using a formula that combines sacks, hits, and hurries relative to the number of times he rushes the passer. PFF credited him with 37 quarterback hurries and nine quarterback hits. Young was also named to the Second Team All-SEC by league coaches.
A first-team All-Big 12 selection, Height has 32 tackles, including 8 1/2 sacks, last season.
Overton is a versatile edge rusher standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 278 pounds, showcasing significant potential as a pass-rusher. In his final season, he played in 13 games, starting 12. He recorded a total of 42 tackles, including six tackles for loss (totaling 28 yards) and four sacks (for a loss of 23 yards). Additionally, he contributed four quarterback pressures and had one pass breakup. Overton received preseason All-America recognition from ESPN.com, earning first-team honors, and was named a third-team preseason All-American by Athlon. He was also selected for the Nagurski Trophy Watch List, which is awarded annually to the top defensive player in college football. Furthermore, he was included on the watch lists for the Wuerffel Trophy, the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
A versatile and hybrid defensive back in the mold of Ar'Darius Washington, Stroman offers versatility and special teams ability, which should give him a chance to contribute immediately. Stroman is a hybrid defender, and even more beneficial, the Ravens' new defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach, Mike Mickens, was with Stroman at Notre Dame last year.
During his final season, Ponds started 14 games and missed one due to injury (at Iowa). He was named the Defensive MVP of both the Rose Bowl and the Peach Bowl. He was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and received first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News. Additionally, he earned second-team All-America selections from the Associated Press, the American Football Coaches Association, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He also received All-America recognition from The Athletic (2nd team), CBS Sports (2nd team), On3 (2nd team), and Sports Illustrated (1st team). Furthermore, he was named first-team All-Big Ten by both the conference's media and coaches panels.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Best available players for Eagles on Day 2