Eagles Get Lukewarm Grade for 2026 NFL Draft Class

By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The 2026 NFL draft is behind us, and now, it's time to pick apart all of the decisions made by these 32 NFL teams.With that in mind, NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter has released his grades for each franchise heading out of the 2026 NFL draft."Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations," he states in the piece. "Waiting three years to assess draft classes without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time usually leads to revisionist history."But let's get down to today. Reuter gives the Philadelphia Eagles a B+ grade for their draft choices. That's not a bad grade at all, but his messaging says he's lukewarm about the picks.More sports news: Giants Appear to Lose Suitor for Kayvon Thibodeaux"The Eagles jumped ahead of the in-state rival Steelers for Makai Lemon, sending two fourth-rounders to division foe Dallas to add the ultra-competitive receiver, giving up draft capital to secure a potential replacement for A.J. Brown despite Lemon's average athleticism," he states in the piece....But, he says Eli Stowers was an "excellent pick in the second round as a combo slot receiver/tight end," and the 6-9, 346-pound Markel Bell "should become at least a solid swing tackle. Their Day 2 grade also reflects their acquisition of edge rusher Jaelan Phillips in exchange for a third-round choice last season; he had two sacks in eight games with the Eagles before leaving as a free agent."Grading Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 NFL Draft ClassThe Eagles didn't have to do anything really drastic in this draft, but they needed to move the needle. They have a solid base, despite a disappointing last season, and adding Lemon and Bell adds just the right touch for this franchise.More sports news: Cowboys-George Pickens Situation Takes a New TurnSure, the Eagles didn't make any flashy moves, and they didn't need to do that. What they did was continue building for the future subtly. Philadelphia Eagles draft grade: A-.Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI GuidelinesRelated PodcastsTop StoriesPoliticsKing Charles and Queen Camilla Meet the Trumps at White House9 min readPoliticsThe Plots Against the Presidents4 min readWorldIran Heads to Russia for Help on US War—Why?6 min readPoliticsFact Check: Did Cole Allen Appear With Usha Vance in 2017 Video?3 min readFor MembersAnalysisTrump Is Right—Iran Has No Cards as Blockade Clock Ticks Down to May8 min readNewsSenator Calls for Hearing Over Trump’s Security as Ballroom Pressure Grows6 min readTrendingOhioSupreme Court Deals Final Blow to Ex-GOP Speaker in $60M Bribery Case4 min readSusan CollinsSusan Collins’ Chances of Losing Senate Seat Hit All-Time High5 min readDogsDog Trainer Reveals 5 Signs Your Pup Feels Emotionally Safe at Home3 min readGreen CardGreen Card Update: Applicants Impacted by Trump Travel Ban Get Legal Win6 min readShootingBrewery Appears to Cheer Trump Assassination Attempt, Provokes Backlash8 min readOpinionOpinionThe Trump Staged Shooting Conspiracies Need to Stop | Opinion6 min readOpinionThe DNC Didn’t Ban AIPAC, But Warning Signs Remain | Opinion5 min readOpinionWar Won’t Solve Iran’s Nuclear Threat. This Could | Opinion5 min readOpinionMillions of Clicks on Sexual Assault—Where’s The Outrage?4 min readOpinionDoes the Right Still Believe in ‘No More…

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