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Bored at work- My ideal Eagles' Draft

Bored at work so I figured "Hey, why not make an Eagles' mock draft?" So here it is, feel free to rip it to shreds.

Picks: 1(20), 2(52), 3(84), 4(113), 5(145), 5(156), 6(196), 7(237)

*TRADES*

  1. Don't agree with this move but Eagles send Brandon Boykin and their 6(196) to the Dolphins for their 2(47).
  2. Eagles send 1(20), and 3(84) to the Ravens for 1(26), and 2(58).
  3. Eagles send 1(26), and 2(52) to the Saints for 1(31), 2(44), and 7(230).

Explanation for these trades:

  1. Boykin obviously isn't satisfied with his role on the team, and despite what Chip says, I doubt he gives him a real chance to start. I think Brandon has shown enough potential to warrant a second round pick in return.
  2. Waynes, Peters, and Strong are all on the board- and I'm not interested in any besides maybe Peters. We call around, Baltimore says they're very interested. We agree to a trade, sending two picks a piece.
  3. Saints simply see a prospect they really covet and want to move up to nab him. We send two picks and receive three from the Saints.

After trades picks: 1(31), 2(44), 2(47), 2(58), 4(113), 5(145), 5(156), 7(230), 7(237).

Mock Draft

Round 1 Pick 31: Jake Fisher T/G

Pros: Quick mover, excelled in zone blocking scheme while at OREGON, has light feet that help him mirror opponents, maintains good balance.
Cons: Needs to get stronger, punch is inconsistent, needs to have better feet in the run game.

Round 2 Pick 44: Eric Rowe S/CB

Pros: Long, and athletic, started this past season at CB after three seasons at safety, not afraid to hit/tackle.
Cons: Not very quick twitch(as expected with most long framed athletes), struggles to keep up with the faster receivers, not the best instincts.

Round 2 Pick 47: Byron Jones CB/S

Pros: Like Rowe, Jones is long and athletic, reads plays quickly and reacts, safety experience, has speed to cover deep.
Cons: Also like Rowe, Jones isn't the quickest guy, he's not known for his physicality, can be too high on his backpedal.

Round 2 Pick 58: Devin Smith WR

Pros: Plays up to his 4.4 speed, effortless strider, could take it to the house whenever the ball is in his hands, great on special teams. 
Cons: Small-ish hands, limited route tree, leaves some to be desired in the run game from blocking stand point, focuses too much on getting up field before ball is secured.

Round 4 Pick 113: Ali Marpet OG

Pros: Plays low allowing him to gain leverage on opponent, very quick out of stance, good punch while pass blocking, more than held his own at the Senior Bowl.
Cons: CompetitIon(D3), tends to lunge and not get his weight behind his blocks.

Round 5 Pick 145: Shaq Mason C/G

Pros: Tough, buries defenders in the run game, wins leverage with ease(he's 6'1"), game strong, more than capable pass blocker(small sample size-Georgia Tech).
Cons: Short armed, tends to get lazy with hand placement in the run game/pass game, not a great athlete.

Round 5 Pick 156: Davis Tull LB

Pros: Relentless, good versus the run and pass, sets the edge and understands containment, good pass rush moves.
Cons: Tape shows an average athlete- combine complete opposite, arm length isn't ideal, needs to work on wide rush.

Round 7 Pick 230: Obum Gwacham OLB

Pros: Very long, explosive athlete, comfortable in space, high motor, very raw.
Cons: This past season was his first on defense, prior to that he was a WR, needs to put on weight/build strength, going to need time to develop.

Round 7 Pick 237: DeAndre Smelter WR

Pros: For a guy his size displays surprising quickness, huge mits(11"), will run through you, consistently wins at catch point.
Cons: Coming off of a torn ACL, limited route tree, only two years of football.

Welp, there you have it. If you actually took the time to look this over, thanks a lot. Have a great day folks!