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With the 162nd overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select safety Ed Reynolds from Stanford.
Reynolds will come in and compete for a spot at safety and contribute on special teams. A Jack Tatum Trophy winner in 2012, Reynolds had a very successful college career. At 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds, Reynolds fits the Eagles mold with his long, big body and his athleticism. He could develop into quality depth for an Eagles team that already features Malcolm Jenkins, Nate Allen, Earl Wolff, Keelan Johnson and Jaylen Watkins at the position.
Here is what CBS's Rob Rang had to say about Reynolds:
STRENGTHS: At 6-2, 205 pounds, Reynolds possesses the lanky build scouts are looking for at the position. Physical and instinctive. Demonstrates good agility and acceleration to handle covering athletic tight ends out of the slot as well as supply deep help over the top. Reads the action and moves fluidly, showing a nice late burst to close on the ball and terrific vision and open-field running ability once he possesses it. Understands his role as the last line of defense and generally takes excellent angles in pursuit.
Force in run defense. Savvy defender and reliable open-field tackler. Breaks down well in space and delivers a pop on contact, often driving ballcarriers back.
WEAKNESSES: Missed 2011 season due to knee injury (ACL). Aggressive nature can be used against him at times, getting burned on occasion by cut-back runs from quicker ballcarriers. Ejected from one game in 2013 for targeting, displaying bad habit of leading with his helmet, which will draw personal fouls in the NFL.
Only one highly-productive season in terms of creating turnovers while playing on a defense with dominating front seven, and must prove he can make impact plays on consistent basis.
Eagles remaining needs
Offensive Line
Kicker
Inside Linebacker
Eagles remaining draft picks
1 (26) - Marcus Smith, OLB, Louisville
2 (42) - Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
3 (86) - Josh Huff, WR, Oregon
4 (101) Jaylen Watkins, CB, Florida
5 (141) Taylor Hart, DE, Oregon
5 (162) Ed Reynolds, S, Stanford
7 (224)
2014 NFL Draft schedule:
Thursday, May 8 - 8:00 PM EST (Round 1 - 10 minutes per pick)
Friday, May 9 - 7:00 PM EST (Round 2 - 7 minutes, Round 3 - 5 minutes)
Saturday, May 10 - 12 PM EST (Rounds 4-7 - 5 minutes per pick)
TV schedule: NFL Network and ESPN/ESPN will televise the draft.