It may have taken until the seventh round and the 251st pick, but we finally saw the coolest entrance in this year’s NFL Draft when the Eagles announced they were selecting defensive tackle Uar Bernard.

The Philadelphia Eagles made an unexpected choice in the seventh and final round of the 2026 NFL Draft, going with a breakout athlete who has never played organized football. With the 251st overall pick,

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The Philadelphia Eagles selected Uar Bernard in the 2026 NFL Draft, but another International Pathway Program player is joining the team to help them out.