Based on where we are in free agency and baring any future trades, the Eagles will head into this years draft with the following as their biggest needs: RB, LB, DE, OG. Below are a few names that I find interesting at each of those positions.
RB
School |
Hgt |
Wgt |
40 |
Rd |
Summary |
Good link |
|
Darrell Henderson |
Memphis |
5'9" |
200 |
4.36u 4.49o |
3-4 |
Explosive. Good receiving ability. |
|
David Montgomery |
Iowa State |
5'11" |
222 |
4.63 |
2 |
Power RB |
https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/david-montgomery https://www.nfl.com/prospects/david-montgomery?id=32194d4f-4e48-7374-a044-7fb197b6b501 |
Miles Sanders |
PSU |
5'11" |
211 |
4.49 |
3 |
Solid back. Not overly explosive |
|
Justice Hill |
Ok State |
5'10" |
198 |
4.4 |
4-5 |
Small speedy change of pace back |
https://insidethestar.com/cowboys-draft-target-oklahoma-state-rb-justice-hill/ |
Bryce Love |
Stanford |
5'10" |
196 |
Est 4.4 |
4-5 |
Injured. Late value pick if avail 4/5. Similar to Henderson |
https://nflmocks.com/2019/02/13/2019-nfl-draft-bryce-love-is-a-boom-or-bust-rb-prospect/ |
Devin Singletary |
FAU |
5'7" |
203 |
4.67 |
3 |
Good production. Questionable speed and receiving ability. |
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/devin-singletary?id=32195349-4e18-6919-d1e6-003f4632ba87 |
LB
School |
Hgt |
Wgt |
Rd |
Summary |
Good link |
|
Khalil Hodge |
Buffalo |
6'1" |
240 |
4-5 |
120+ tackles each of last 3 years. Stronger vs run. Questionable speed |
https://www.idpguys.org/khalil-hodge-a-well-polished-linebacker-in-the-2019-nfl-draft/ |
Germaine Pratt |
N.C. State |
6'2" |
240 |
2-3 |
Converted Safety w good coverage skills |
https://steelersdepot.com/2019/01/2019-nfl-draft-player-profiles-nc-state-lb-germaine-pratt/ |
Devin Bush |
Michigan |
5'11" |
232 |
1 |
2nd best LB in draft. Might not be there at 25. |
DE
School |
Hgt |
Wgt |
Rd |
Summary |
Good link |
|
Brian Burns |
Florida State |
6'5" |
250 |
1 |
Won't be avail at 25 |
|
Jaylon Ferguson |
LA Tech |
6'5" |
269 |
1 |
Productive with legit NFL DE size |
|
Shareef Miller |
PSU |
6'4" |
255 |
4-6 |
Philly kid. Raw skills |
|
Carl Granderson |
Wyoming |
6'4" |
255 |
6-7 |
** Productive 2017, but removed from here due to pending criminal charges ** |
|
Justin Hollins |
Oregon |
6'5" |
250 |
6-7 |
Good athleticism. 2nd fastest 40 time at combine for DE |
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2819303-nfl-draft-2019-all-sleeper-team#slide9 |
Darryl Johnson |
NC A&T |
6'6" |
240 |
7 / FA |
Project / Sleeper |
https://twitter.com/BenFennell_NFL/status/1093685253988929536 |
OG
School |
Hgt |
Wgt |
Rd |
Summary |
Good link |
|
Bobby Evans |
Oklahoma |
6'4" |
312 |
2-3 |
Athletic OG that could play OT |
https://www.draftblaster.com/2019-nfl-draft-blog/bobby-evans-ot-oklahoma/ |
Chuma Edoga |
USC |
6'3" |
308 |
3-6 |
Athletic with long arms and can move and get outside. |
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chuma-edoga?id=32194544-4f33-7482-f251-ab502d650176 https://247sports.com/college/usc/Article/USC-football-NFL-Draft-OT-Chuma-Edoga--129140854/ |
Elgton Jenkins |
Miss St |
6'4" |
310 |
3 |
OG or C. Eventual. replace Kelce |
|
Daulton Risner |
K State |
6'5" |
312 |
2-3 |
Athletic OG that could play OT |
https://www.draftblaster.com/2019-nfl-draft-blog/dalton-risner-ot-kansas-state/ |
Michael Jordan |
Ohio St |
6'6" |
312 |
4 |
Raw and needs coaching. Might be too slow. |
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mike-jordan?id=32194a4f-5214-6382-8d60-9ad32b12a1f6 |
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