The Philadelphia Eagles are exploring talent from small schools and HBCUs as they prepare for the NFL Draft. Among the prospects is Robert Henry Jr. from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), who rushed for 1,045 yards and nine touchdowns, earning accolades including a spot on the All-American Conference First Team. Another standout is Eli Heidenreich from the U.S. Naval Academy, who made history by becoming only the second player in FBS history to achieve both 475 rushing yards and 925 receiving yards in a single season. Bryce Lance, a wide receiver from North Dakota State, contributed to his team's success with an average of 83.0 receiving yards per game and was named to the All-MVFC First Team for the second consecutive year. The Eagles are also considering defensive talents like Khalil 'Red' Murdock, who recorded 142 tackles in the 2025 season, and Payton Cole, who set multiple records at North Dakota State, including a pass efficiency rating of 193.8. This draft class presents an opportunity for the Eagles to enhance their roster with hidden gems from under-the-radar programs.