The Eagles were expected to be busy on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, holding seven picks in rounds four through six. The team was primed to make their selection of the day, the 120th pick overall in the fourth draft. However, they decided to kick the can down the road, making two trades to obtain future draft picks.
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The Eagles traded the 120th pick to the Miami Dolphins for a 2025 third-round selection, with the Dolphins turning the pick into Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright. The Eagles initially received the 120th pick in their deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers to acquire quarterback Kenny Pickett. The Eagles now have two third-round selections in 2025, lessening the blow of losing the fourth-round pick they sent to the Detroit Lions in 2023 to acquire running back D’Andre Swift.
When the Eagles were back on the clock again at 123, they made another trade with the Houston Texans, this time moving back four spots to 127, getting a 2025 fifth-round pick in the deal. The Texans used the pick to select Ohio State Cade Stover. After bouncing around, they used the 127th pick to take Clemson running back Will Shipley.
The biggest haul came when they made a deal with the Detroit Lions, sending their final fourth-round pick (132nd overall) and their 2024 sixth-round pick to obtain a 2024 fifth-round pick (164th overall), a 2024 sixth-round pick (201st overall) and a 2025 fourth-round pick, a selection they recouped from the Swift trade.
With the fourth round now completed, here are the selections the Eagles will have in 2025:
| 2025 picks |
|---|
| First round (own) |
| Second round (own) |
| Third round (own) |
| Third round (Miami Dolphins) |
| Fourth round (Detroit Lions) |
| Fifth round (own) |
| Fifth round (Houston Texans) |
| Seventh round (own) |
| Seventh round (own) |
Heading into the draft, the Eagles received four compensatory picks to use: A third-round pick, two in the fifth round, and a sixth-round selection. This gave them the flexibility to maneuver up and down the draft board. With the Eagles signing running back Saquon Barkley, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and defensive end Bryce Huff, it was highly unlikely that they would receive any compensatory picks, so acquiring picks for next year would be at a premium.
The picks will allow Roseman to do what he is doing this year, moving up and down the draft board to get the players they want. The Eagles will also need draft picks because they will need cost-effective players after handing out massive extensions to wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, left tackle Jordan Mailata, and left guard Landon Dickerson.
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Chris Franklin may be reached at cfranklin@njadvancemedia.com.