ESPN's "other" NFL draft guru Todd McShay released his latest mock draft today just over 2 weeks before the real things takes place. McShay's mock is a little different because in addition to his top pick for each team, he lays out 3 different scenarios detailing different directions they could go.
Here were his scenarios for the Eagles.
Scenario 1: Of all the teams in the top five overall, the Eagles did the best job in free agency and are most free to take the best available player for their schemes. The D-line isn't a pressing need, but Lotulelei is a top-five talent and would give the Eagles another solid 3-4 end and some flexibility in their new 3-4 hybrid scheme.
Scenario 2: With one of the top two offensive tackles available -- in this case Eric Fisher -- that position comes into play. Both Jason Peters and Todd Herremans are coming off injuries, and taking Fisher would allow Herremans to bump inside to guard.
Scenario 3: New coach Chip Kelly could opt for Geno Smith, who fits what Kelly wants to do in terms of making quick decisions, spreading the ball around and mixing in the zone-read option.
For the full analysis of each pick, check out ESPN Insider.
Pick | Team | Player |
1 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M |
2 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
Dion Jordan, OLB/DE, Oregon |
3 |
Oakland Raiders |
Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU |
4 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah |
5 |
Detroit Lions |
Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan |
6 |
Cleveland Browns |
Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia |
7 |
Arizona Cardinals |
Lane Johnson, LT, Oklahoma |
8 |
Buffalo Bills |
Chance Warmack, G, Alabama |
9 |
NY Jets
|
Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama |
10 |
Tennessee Titans |
Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida |
11 |
San Diego Chargers |
Johnathan Cooper, G, North Carolina |
12 |
Miami Dolphins |
Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State |
13 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia |
14 |
Carolina Panthers |
Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri |
15 |
New Orleans Saints |
Barkevious Mingo, OLB/DE, LSU |
16 |
St. Louis Rams |
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee |
17 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia |
18 |
Dallas Cowboys |
Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas |
19 |
NY Giants
|
D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama |
20 |
Chicago Bears |
Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame |
21 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington |
22 |
St Louis Rams (from WAS) |
Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama |
23 |
Minnesota Vikings |
Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia |
24 |
Indianapolis Colts |
D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston |
25 |
Minnesota Vikings (from SEA) |
Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina |
26 |
Green Bay Packers |
Justin Pugh, OT, Syracuse |
27 |
Houston Texans |
Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State |
28 |
Denver Broncos |
Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State |
29 |
New England Patriots |
Datone Jones, DE, UCLA |
30 |
Atlanta Falcons |
Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State |
31 |
San Francisco 49ers |
Johnathan Cyprien, S, Florida International |
32 |
Baltimore Ravens |
Manti Te'o, MLB, Notre Dame |