Gilberto Manzano· Oct 23, 2026
Manzano argues the Chargers should take Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith if they land the No. 1 pick, and in his mock draft has the Eagles using a Day 2 pick on quarterback Jayden Maiava as a developmental/backup option behind Jalen Hurts.
“The best route for the Eagles might be to use a Day 2 pick on a quarterback with starting upside, but with long-term value as a backup. That’s why I landed on Jayden Maiava”
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Jayden Maiava to be picked “Day 2 pick” (picks 33–100)
“The best route for the Eagles might be to use a Day 2 pick on a quarterback with starting upside, but with long-term value as a backup. That’s why I landed on Jayden Maiava ( another mock draft plug ), a polished pocket quarterback”
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