Eagles' 2024 Free Agents, Targets and Draft Needs After NFL Playoff Loss | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

The Eagles invested heavily in their front seven over the last two drafts, taking defensive linemen Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, along with linebacker/edge Nolan Smith, in the first round.

This year, Philly's early focus should be on the defensive backfield. The Eagles desperately need difference-makers at cornerback and safety. The problem is that this isn't a class heavy on secondary talent.

Trading up for a corner like McKinstry could make a lot of sense for the Eagles.

"A versatile defender, McKinstry has the skill set to play in multiple schemes in the NFL," Cory Giddings of the B/R Scouting Department wrote. "One of the top cornerbacks coming out of high school, he has continued that trajectory once given the opportunity at Alabama."

Barring a trade, though, we may see the Eagles go best-player-available in Round 1 and target prospects like USC safety Calen Bullock and Iowa State cornerback T.J. Tampa on Day 2 instead.

If the Eagles don't re-sign Swift or find a suitable replacement, running backs like Florida State's Trey Benson and Wisconsin's Braelon Allen could also be on the Day 2 wish list.

Receivers like Alabama's Jermaine Burton, Florida State's Johnny Wilson and Georgia's Ladd McConkey should also be on Philly's radar if it doesn't load up on receiver depth in free agency. Similarly, linebackers like Michigan's Junior Colson and N.C. State's Payton Wilson should also have the Eagles' attention.

There should be a heavy focus on defense in the 2024 draft, though Philadelphia may look to secure a couple of skill players along the way.

The Eagles currently possess six draft selections—one first-rounder, two second-round picks and three sixth-round selections. Further wheeling and dealing could very well be part of Roseman's draft plan.

*Cap, contract and free-agent status information via Spotrac. Draft order information via Tankathon.