Mel Kiper 2014 NFL Mock Draft Version 3.0: Eagles Pick Up Calvin Pryor

While most of the NFL world is focused on the free agency activity currently taking place, Mel Kiper Jr. was busy working on a new mock draft. This is Kiper's 3.0 version of his mock. Last week, fellow ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay weighed in on who he had the Eagles taking. Kiper didn't agree with McShay's pick, but still had the Eagles taking a defensive back.

Calvin Pryor
COLLEGE: Louisville Class: Jr
HT: 5-11
WT: 207
POS: S

Analysis: The Eagles made a move in free agency and added Malcolm Jenkins from the Saints. In terms of starter-worthy talent at the position, I'll say that means one down and one to go. Pryor is the obvious solution here, a player who can hold his own in coverage but will come downhill against the run and be effective in the box. The Eagles are going to score points. They could use another option at wide receiver, but it's a deep draft there, and I think the focus will be on defense early.

Here's Pryor spider graph thanks to Mockdraftable:

Pryor is hardly an uncommon target for the Eagles in mock drafts. The Eagles arguably still need another starting safety. There are currently four safeties on the roster: Malcolm Jenkins, Earl Wolff, Chris Maragos, and Keelan Johnson. Jenkins was signed to be a starter. Wolff is a rookie who showed potential but needs to compete to earn a job. Chris Maragos is depth and a special teams ace. Johnson is a bit of a longshot but has the potential to earn a roster spot with a good showing in training camp and preseason.

But is Pryor the best value pick here? You be the judge. Here's a table of all the picks. To read his explanation for each selection, you need to have ESPN In$ider.