2024 NFL mock draft: Eagles add a familiar name at LB, while rebuilding in the trenches

The Eagles are 10-1 and atop the NFC East, but it’s never too early for a look ahead to the 2024 NFL draft.

Philadelphia has never drafted an off-the-ball linebacker in the first round, and they won’t this spring either, but Howie Roseman will reload in the trenches and could get a familiar name in the second round.

We’re looking ahead, and mock draft roundups have the Birds restocking in the trenches.

CBS Sports

Oct 14, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes defensive end Jonah Elliss (83) plays against California Golden Bears offensive lineman Everett Johnson (77) in the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

CBS Sports has the Eagles adding a Pac 12 pass rusher.

Elliss has three brothers in the NFL, including Christian and Noah who have ties to the Eagles.

Round 1 – Pick 32
Jonah Elliss DE
UTAH • JR • 6’2″ / 246 LBS

Elliss is an emerging edge rusher in this class and the Eagles will want to continue to prepare for the future at that position.

SI.com

South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) with the ball during an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

Luke Easterling has Philadelphia adding a familiar name at linebacker in the second round.

32. Philadelphia Eagles
Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina
There aren’t many (any?) glaring needs on this roster, so why not just give the Eagles another explosive pass-catcher? Legette’s combination of size, speed, and physicality could easily draw comparisons to A.J. Brown, and making him the No. 3 option for Jalen Hurts would be downright unfair to opposing defenses.

47. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson

64. Philadelphia Eagles
T.J. Tampa | CB | Iowa State

*98. Philadelphia Eagles
Javon Foster | OT | Missouri

The Athletic

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78) against Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Myles Cole (6) in there first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has Philadelphia adding Lane Johnson or Jordan Mailata’s eventual replacement.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Educated guess: Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is going to be lovestruck once he gets eyes on Suamataia’s tape. Yes, the BYU left tackle is young and will need time, but Philadelphia drafts with long-term plans in mind. Suamataia has the talent to provide depth as a rookie and the upside to be an impact starter down the road.

Draft Wire

Aug 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) celebrates a stop against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Curt Popejoy of Draft Wire has Philadelphia taking two defenders and a speedy wide receiver.

32 – Philadelphia Eagles – S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
The Eagles don’t have a lot of holes on their roster but adding a big, paymaking free safety makes a lot of sense here. Don’t rule out a wide receiver if one falls.

51 – Philadelphia Eagles – CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa

64 – Philadelphia Eagles – WR Troy Franklin, Oregon