The Philadelphia Eagles selected Cole Wisniewski with the No. 244 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Wisniewski Joins Eagles’ Secondary
Eagles fans had been wanting an addition to Philadelphia’s secondary. They got one with the late Day 3 selection of Wisniewski.
Wisniewski played college football for North Dakota State before transferring to Texas Tech in 2025. Cole Payton, another Eagles Day 3 pick, also played for North Dakota State.
Last season, Wisniewski’s ball production was limited to zero interceptions and six passes defensed.
Scouting Report
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein provided a scouting report on Wisniewski.
According to Zierlein, Wisniewski’s best football will be played around the line of scrimmage. He is most effective as a run defender near the line, where his physicality and attention to detail as a tackler benefits him.
Zierlein notes that Wisniewski is an average athlete. This shows up when he’s forced to transition laterally in coverage or shadow runners that bounce runs wide and outrace him to the corner.
His coverage limitations are evident, but his size and ability to play on kick/punt cover teams give him a chance to compete for a roster spot.
Roster Spot Not Guaranteed
Wisniewski isn’t guaranteed to make the roster.
However, he could realistically compete for a spot as a depth safety who mainly contributes on special teams.
Eagles’ Draft Selections
- Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
- Markel Bell, OT, Miami
- Micah Morris, OG, Georgia
- Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech
The Eagles also drafted Eli Stowers, Markel Bell, and Micah Morris.
Wisniewski was the Eagles’ last pick of the draft.