2026 Draft Superthread And Draft Prospect Discussion

[dmac_bolt]

Your move isn’t as smart as you think it is Bobby Fischer wannabe.

11-6 was a stunning overachievement for an offense that limped to the post season with a lame first string RB, Dobbins…a primary receiver, QJ, who couldn’t separate, contest, or catch a pass with his hands….and only little Ladd as a weapon.

Even if they had Mike Webster at center in his prime that offense was too deficient in RB, WR and TE talent to compete.

Checkmate.

How do you know I don’t want to be Boris? Rather jingoistic presumption.

We were 11-6 due to our #1 defense and that has nothing to do with the counter attack move I captured your Queen with. You said that this year Gro could counter the 2025 season-long IOL problems if he only had better tackles. Ahh but we have evidence you’re wrong. 2024 tape didn’t lie, when he did have two stellar OTs. In fact, he had 2 of the same 3 IOL players too. now you’ve checkmated yourself, hoisted on your own rusty petard.

He didn’t counter the IOL problems in 2024. He didn’t know how then, he doesn’t know how now. The entire world saw it … well, except for you. FYI You’re in a very small minority on that view.

[sonorajim]

Your move isn’t as smart as you think it is Bobby Fischer wannabe.

11-6 was a stunning overachievement for an offense that limped to the post season with a lame first string RB, Dobbins…a primary receiver, QJ, who couldn’t separate, contest, or catch a pass with his hands….and only little Ladd as a weapon.

Even if they had Mike Webster at center in his prime that offense was too deficient in RB, WR and TE talent to compete.

Checkmate.

I would add that Salyer and Pipkins were pretty awful at RG, Zion had a rough year at LG and Bozeman was Bozeman but yes the O "skill" guys left a lot to be desired. Our D was a strength.

[dmac_bolt]

I would add that Salyer and Pipkins were pretty awful at RG, Zion had a rough year at LG and Bozeman was Bozeman but yes the O "skill" guys left a lot to be desired. Our D was a strength.

The statement was that Gro could counter the IOL problems if he only had two good OTs. 2024 proves that is false. Bozeman and Zion also played all of 2024.

[sonorajim]

The statement was that Gro could counter the IOL problems if he only had two good OTs. 2024 proves that is false. Bozeman and Zion also played all of 2024.

I was responding to riverwalk but 2024 had many differences.
I'd love to have added a healthy Slater and Alt to the team we have in 2025.

[Boltinloudguy]

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Eagles have 9 picks this year and 15 next.
Roseman will be trading up and/or for a star player or 2. Lomu and Lew fix the interior and Lomu is insurance for another big injury at tackle.
Resign Zion and sign a proven FA vet guard.
Hunter is a run stuffer, Graves an interior rusher only coming in, think he might be there.

I’m all about trading back and getting more picks. Hortiz should try and get at least 2-3 more picks.

[Javia]

Proctor has premium size, strength and speed, but he plays too tall, he leans into his opponent and he has bad balance. Those issues will be worse at guard. I don't like Proctor at this point. Maybe he can prove me wrong at the combine.

I also dislike both G-Ioane and C-Laloulu. Both look very slow and immobile. I know several people here like Ioane, but the man looks like a statue to me. I much prefer Pregnon, although he isn't perfect either. I am personally hoping for Pregnon and Logan Jones, but I would be happy with any of 3 or 4 different Cs in the 2nd to 4th round. We definitely need to either re-sign Zion or sign a better G as well.

[Javia]

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[beachcomber]

What would be the best at 25 ?

Caleb Lomu, OT, Utha
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
or
Kalyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Lomu has fantastic footwork and is a redshirt sophomore !!

he is a little bit like Alt, in that he will need to put on some muscle/weight to improve his NFL anchor, and....

hands down the best bet outta those three.

[beachcomber]

Zachariah Branch * bubble screens for big plays, monster punt returner, he's a freak and rounding into a real football player, lightning in a bottle
Caden Curry * beserker
Kayden McDonald * a tank

[beachcomber]

https://www.pff.com/draft/big-board?season=2026

1) Kayden McDonald, Olaivavega Iaone, Joshua Josephs, A'Mauri Washington, Caleb Lomu, CJ Allen
2) Emmanuel Pregnon, Dontay Corleone, Connor Lew, Jake Slaughter, Domonique Orange, Anthony Lucas, Eli Stowers, Derrick Moore
3) Carter Smith, Julian Neal, Omar Cooper Jr, Justin Joly, Dani Dennis Sutton, Jacob Rodriguez, Isaiah World, Brian Parker, Nicholas Singleton, Cayden Green, Keon Sabb
4) Xavier Chaplin, Kaytron Allen, Michael Taafe, Bray Hubbard, Zachariah Branch, Keylan Rutledge, Kenyatta Jackson
5) Davison Igbinosun, Suntarine Perkins, Jaeden Roberts, Tanner Koziol, Nyck Harbor, Trey Zuhn, Earnest Greene, Logan Jones
6) Max Llewellyn, Parker Brailsford, Bud Clark, Domani Jackson, Mark Fletcher, Aiden Fisher, Iapani Laloulu, Taylen Green, Pat Coogan
7) Josh Moten, Lander Barton, Eric Gentry, Bryce Foster
8) Noah Whittington, Bryce Boettcher, Fernando Carmona, Caden Curry, Justin Jefferson,

[beachcomber]

1) Caleb Lomu, CJ Allen
2) Dontay Corleone
3) Iapani Laloulu, Jake Slaughter
4) Trey Zuhn
6) Eric Gentry, Bryce Foster
8) Noah Whittington, Caden Curry

[Topcat]

Let's review where we stand for the 2026 Draft. We gave up #162 for Penning. The draft chart people are giving us #237 which we got for trading JaSir, though it's a conditional pick. So we could use another pick or two. We could trade down from #22, worth 780 points, down to around #26, for an 80 point difference. With that ammo, we could get #107 or a combo of a low 4th rounder and a 5th rounder. Of course, if we ad***** into the playoffs and are in the high 20's or so, we would adjust accordingly.

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