NFL Draft Results: Eagles select Tarron Jackson at pick No. 191

With the 191st pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select ... Tarron Jackson, defensive end, Coastal Carolina!

The Eagles had a need for more defensive end depth. Brandon Graham, Derek Barnett, and Josh Sweat are the only three locks to be on the team this season. Joe Ostman and Matt Leo are competing to make the roster.

From a long-term perspective, Graham turned 33 in April and has 10 NFL seasons under his belt. Barnett and Sweat currently aren’t under contract beyond 2021.

Jackson, who had some good college production, will have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot as a depth/developmental player.

Here’s a scouting report via NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:

Stocky defensive end with the strength and balanced base that helped him stack up production against Sun Belt competition over the years. He’s tough and aggressive at the point of attack, but is not a natural bender, which could hurt his ability to fight off angle blocks and anchor down against NFL opponents. He has a quick arm-over move that will serve him well when looking for gaps off the snap. Jackson is a face-up rusher missing the agility and athleticism to consistently win as an NFL rusher, but his motor and strength to press through the edge are worthy play traits. He has the type of build that could have teams looking to move him to three-technique if he adds weight.

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Remaining Eagles draft picks

1 (10) - DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama

2 (37) - Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama

3 (73) - Milton Williams, DT, Louisiana Tech

4 (123) - Zech McPhearson, CB, Texas Tech

5 (150) - Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis

6 (189) - Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC

6 (191) - Tarron Jackson, DE, Coastal Carolina

6 (224) -

7 (234) -

Remaining Eagles needs

Cornerback

Linebacker

Safety

Offensive tackle

Defensive end

Wide receiver