The Eagles have missed badly drafting safeties ever since. Interestingly, the only starter to come out of the NFL draft since 2010 was someone who wasn't even drafted. That was Reed Blankenship, who was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Blankenship started five games as a rookie, then became a full-time starter in 2023.

As the reigning NFL champions, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves picking from the back of the pack in the upcoming draft — and GM Howie Roseman is fully aware of the challenge that comes with it.

The Eagles have a type when it comes to drafting their franchise tight ends: Huge dudes who can catch. NFL.com’s draft profiles for Mason Taylor, Zach Ertz, and Dallas Goedert all describe them as fast guys with sneaky athleticism, the ability to track the ball, get open in space, and make plays over linebackers.