Jordan Mailata’s three-year agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles could cause some to feel the management shouldn’t be worried about the tackle position going into the 2024 NFL Draft. Those individuals couldn’t be more wrong, though.

Mailata may be 27 years old, but his right tackle rival, Lane Johnson, is entering the final few years of his NFL career. After the 2023 season, Johnson announced that he would like to play for another two years.

That means it would be smart to have the Eagles address his situation as quickly as possible, just like they have done with former All-Pro center Jason Kelce. Kelce had already hand-picked his replacement, Cam Jurgens, two years ago. Philadelphia would be smart to follow a similar path with Johnson.

Luckily for the franchise, the 2024 draft class of tackles is among the best in recent memory. Late-round first-round picks could become All-Pro stars, especially under adequate guidance.

With Jeff Stoutland remaining at the command of the offensive line, it’s fair to believe any talent taken in the first round will be a wonderful fit for the organization.

The only question will be which players will fit better with what the organization is looking for, Prospects like Orgeon State’s Taliese Fuaga, Washington’s Troy Fautanu, and even Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton offer distinct skill sets that the Eagles could find attractive.

At the very least, the depth of the entire rookie class should be enough for the management to feel comfortable with whoever is the first pick.