The Philadelphia Eagles have several holes to address in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, so there is no telling what position they're going to target first.
However, it's always a good idea to turn to the trenches as long as there is a lineman worth selecting that early left on the board.
In A to Z Sports' company-wide 2025 NFL mock draft, that happens to be the case as they predict the Eagles to turn to Oregon Ducks tackle Josh Conerly at No. 32 overall.
No. 32 overall: T Josh Conerly, Oregon Ducks
The Eagles pride themselves in having one of the best offensive lines in the NFL and left tackle is the most important position. Of course, the Eagles have Lane Johnson locked in until 2027 but whether or not he plays out his contract remains to be seen. Now could be a good time to invest in their future at the position and Josh Conerly would be a perfect fit.
The former Oregon Ducks product enters the draft after playing more than 900 snaps at left tackle while allowing only one sack in 2024. He also has the skills to play right tackle. Coach Stoutland will have a field day with him. - Kelsey Kramer, A to Z Philadelphia
What makes this pick that much better is that the Eagles have done their extensive homework on him and invited him to the NovaCare Complex for one of their Top 30 visits.
The Eagles are prone to drafting players they visit with ahead of the draft, especially if they like what they see from him not only on the field but also off of the field.
Conerly played a key role in Oregon's offensive line that was a 2024 finalist for the Joe Moore Award, given to the nation's most outstanding offensive line unit. He logged 965 total offensive snaps, including 929 at left tackle. Perhaps his most impressive feat was that he allowed just one sack in 494 opportunities and nine total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. It's also worth noting that in 11 of the Ducks' 14 regular-season games, Conerly received a pass-blocking grade of 70 or higher. That screams reliable.
While Conerly played a majority of his snaps at left tackle, he has the skillset to play right tackle and guard, too, and we know how much Jeff Stoutland loves his versatile offensive linemen.
Conerly is a projected late Round 1 or early Round 2 pick. If he's there when the Eagles pick at No. 32, don't be surprised if he becomes an Eagle.
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