dailyloe.com – The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for their late first-round NFL Draft pick, a common position for the team. Identifying available talent at pick 23 is challenging, but six players are considered likely targets. The evaluation is based on positional need, priority, and preferred player traits.
The analysis references The Athletic’s consensus big board of prospects. Offensive tackle Tyler Freeling was a popular earlier projection for the Eagles. His standout Combine performance likely moves him out of reach at pick 23.
Freeling displays excellent footwork in pass protection. He can mirror opposing pass rushers with ease. In the run game, he executes difficult reach and combo blocks effectively.
He possesses the athleticism to track linebackers downfield. Freeling also brings a physical edge to his play. He has experience playing both left and right tackle.
The offensive tackle improved significantly throughout the 2025 season. He played his best football during the final stretch. However, he has only 17 career starts, showing inexperience.
Freeling is viewed as having the highest upside among tackle prospects. He is considered a logical eventual replacement for Lane Johnson. To select him, the Eagles would likely need to trade up.
General Manager Howie Roseman has traded up in the first round seven times. Those moves have typically been successful. Another prospect is offensive tackle Proctor.
Proctor is a mammoth-sized tackle and a ridiculous athlete. He ranked second on Bruce Feldman’s ‘Freaks’ list last summer. He has started at left tackle since the 2023 season.
He could be a candidate to replace Lane Johnson at right tackle. This assumes he can flip to that side of the line. He might also be a guard replacement for Landon Dickerson.
That possibility depends on Dickerson’s health into his thirties. Proctor’s size and athleticism recall Mekhi Becton coming out of college. Becton’s career might have been better with a stronger initial organization.[]
Source: PhillyVoice
